What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
October 1, 2026
Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.
New Construction
There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
September 23, 2026
Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.
3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
September 21, 2026
If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.
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...
The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You
July 13, 2026
Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession ...
Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
June 1, 2026
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.But don’t let that...
Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low
May 21, 2026
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from...
Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction
February 16, 2026
At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office.Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now.If your current hou...
Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers
February 9, 2026
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.
This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home
December 8, 2025
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.