The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
September 16, 2026
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.
Buying Tips
Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
September 7, 2026
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just...
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
September 2, 2026
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and...
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
August 31, 2026
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you've caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability a...
Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At
August 27, 2026
You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here's the thing...
Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?
August 13, 2026
Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same tim...
The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
August 10, 2026
If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of...
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
August 6, 2026
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it's a real possibility.A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are ri...
Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
July 30, 2026
If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, i...
Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
July 29, 2026
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something...