As the market continues to cool, many homeowners who didn’t achieve the price they were aiming for are deciding to pull their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners making that choice has jumped 38% since the start of this year and 48% compared to last June. To give that some context, for every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were removed...
Powell Hints at Change At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 22, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a Federal Reserve rate cut may be coming in September. He acknowledged that while inflation in 2025 remains above the Fed’s 2% target, slowing job growth is raising concerns. Powell stressed that the Fed will remain data-driven and independent from politics, leaving...
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic, and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came in weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. As a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year at 6.55%. While that may not seem like a huge shift, many buyers have been waiting for rates to ease. Even a modest drop like this gives hope that we...
Buyer activity is picking up again and the signs are hard to miss. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening behind the scenes and why the housing market may be more active than it appears. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the best ways to gauge what’s on people’s minds is to look at what they’re searching for online. According to Google Trends, interest in phrases...
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers either don’t know what credit score lenders are actually looking for or assume it needs to be higher than it really is. That’s a big deal, because it means many potential homebuyers may be holding back unnecessarily, thinking they don’t qualify. You might even be one of them. But the truth is, the requirements may be more accessible than you think. Let’s...
If you've been keeping an eye on the market, you've probably already noticed some changes this year. So, what's on the horizon? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts predict for the remainder of 2025 and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices will drop soon, and recent headlines showing slight dips in some...
Thinking about selling your home? It's easy to run into a few common mistakes that can make the process more stressful or even lead to lost money. The good news is that these pitfalls are simple to avoid when you know what to look out for. Here’s a closer look at the most frequent missteps sellers make and how working with the right agent can help you stay on track. 1. Overpricing Your House It’s...
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and having the right guidance can make all the difference. While this may be your first time going through the process, it’s not your agent’s. They've walked plenty of first-time buyers through it and know exactly what to expect, what really matters, and how to help you navigate it all with more clarity and confidence. Here are a few practical tips...
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you assumed getting approved for a mortgage would be too difficult, it might be time to take another look. The good news is that while lending standards remain solid and responsible, qualifying for a mortgage is gradually becoming more achievable especially for buyers with strong financial profiles. Many lenders are beginning to ease up on some of their...
Here’s an important update for you. The housing market is moving toward a healthier, more balanced state — and while that might not sound exciting at first, it’s actually a positive development. This shift is expected. It just feels different because we've all gotten used to the fast-paced, highly competitive seller’s market of the past few years. That said, there’s still plenty of...