Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately.
And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a …
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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 and incentive.
A concession is something a seller agrees to …
Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated …
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A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”
While waiting sounds like a good plan, there’s something worth …
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.
Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off.
Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall …
Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated …
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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.
The truth is: a lot changed over the first half …
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Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”
With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important …
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You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate.
Here’s the thing. He’s not wrong. But he only has half the story …
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