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Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.

Paula Swenson
23 hours ago0 min read


Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move
You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

Paula Swenson
5 days ago0 min read


Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

Paula Swenson
6 days ago0 min read


Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

Paula Swenson
Aug 310 min read


Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At
You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

Paula Swenson
Aug 270 min read


Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.
A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

Paula Swenson
Aug 260 min read


Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track
Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

Paula Swenson
Aug 240 min read


One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move
When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth <em>right now.</em>

Paula Swenson
Aug 200 min read


Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.
You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

Paula Swenson
Aug 190 min read


The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

Paula Swenson
Aug 170 min read


Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?
Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

Paula Swenson
Aug 130 min read


Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

Paula Swenson
Aug 120 min read


The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

Paula Swenson
Aug 100 min read


Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home,<strong> </strong>only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much.<strong> </strong>That may sound frustrating.<strong> </strong>But it's a real possibility.

Paula Swenson
Aug 60 min read


Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

Paula Swenson
Aug 50 min read


Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?

Paula Swenson
Aug 30 min read


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.

Paula Swenson
Jul 300 min read


Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

Paula Swenson
Jul 300 min read


Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time
If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

Paula Swenson
Jul 270 min read


The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Next
Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

Paula Swenson
Jul 230 min read
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