Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

  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, it’s become a larger expense for many homeowners – someth

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

    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 the seller

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

  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 of this ye

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

  The housing market is shifting, and buyers are finally seeing something many thought would take years to happen — newly built home prices are reaching their lowest levels in five years. For homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, this could open the door to opportunities that previously felt out