First Time Home Owner

Aug. 3, 2026

Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time



If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?

There's no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and …

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Aug. 25, 2025

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?



If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent …

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Aug. 21, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again



If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, …

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Aug. 20, 2025

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers



Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.

For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching …

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Aug. 11, 2025

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High



Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. 

Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It

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July 30, 2025

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?



According to Fannie Mae90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.

Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of …

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July 14, 2025

The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear



Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know …

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June 25, 2025

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.



Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.

A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) …

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June 23, 2025

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It



Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.

Because when everything else feels up in …

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June 19, 2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer



Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:

This summer might actually be the best time to …

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