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The Benefits of Home Staging
Staged homes get up to 10% more views, and they sell 73% faster than homes that aren’t staged. That’s not a coincidence. But it is what happens when your house stands out online. If selling quickly is your goal, staging may be a smart strategy – especially now that...
Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say
Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to...
The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know
The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improvingin 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First...
2026 Housing Market Outlook
2026 Housing Market Outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More...
1 in 5 Sellers Are Dropping Their Price Today
Have you heard? 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now. And that opens the door for buyers like you to negotiate for a better price. You’ve got more leverage than you’ve had in years. Want to know which negotiation tactics are actually working for...
Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year
Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get...
Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move
Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that...
Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat
Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. In...
The Minimum Down Payment Required
Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment. The most common answers? 10 or 20%. The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8...
Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the...
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