by Marti Reeder | Jan 16, 2026 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 4, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling
Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 5, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Mortgage
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 15, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Selling
Home-buying opportunities are looking up as mortgage rates fall. Rates have dropped to under 6.5% over the past several weeks, causing more buyers to apply for home mortgages. At the same time, pending home sales have increased. The recent rate drops can add up to...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 17, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Selling
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....
by Marti Reeder | Jun 6, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Real Estate
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