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Category: For Buyers

Oct
07

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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You’ve probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

Oct
05

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.

Oct
01

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

Sep
30

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

Sep
28

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that’s left you reluctant to buy a home, here’s what you need to remember…

Sep
24

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

Sep
23

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

Sep
21

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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If you’re trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

Sep
17

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

Sep
16

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

Author: Jeannine Lemmon
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Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.