Buying Real Estate

May 19, 2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

The latest 2025 forecasts show mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly and price growth will moderate. Want to know what this could mean for your plans? Let’s talk through it together.

May 15, 2025

Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now



Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive.

What Are Concessions and Incentives?

When a seller or …

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May 12, 2025

Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

An inspection is an important part of the homebuying process. And it's one you don’t want to skip. Let’s connect to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out. 

May 8, 2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year



From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts.

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May 5, 2025

Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.

Once you sell, you can use it to fund your down payment on your next home or maybe even to buy a smaller …

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April 14, 2025

4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring



Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.

If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working …

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April 7, 2025

House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why



If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:

Now …
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March 31, 2025

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again



Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved …

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March 27, 2025

Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It



You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open to compromise. Here’s what that …

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March 24, 2025

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market



Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.

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