You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…
Category: Affordability
Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.
3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
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.
Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
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.
Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall Move
You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.
Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At
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.
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.