• Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

    Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year,Jessica Russo

    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 a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping

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  • Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

    Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year,Jessica Russo

    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 leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why. The Link Between Mortgag

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  • Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today

    Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today,Jessica Russo

    There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state? These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one: Darker Shad

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  • 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

    3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall,Jessica Russo

    For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for

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  • What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

    What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates,Jessica Russo

    The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they'

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  • Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

    Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High,Jessica Russo

    Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning to new construction – and findin

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  • From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

    From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again,Jessica Russo

    If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it – sometimes e

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  • Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

    Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff,Jessica Russo

    Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound l

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