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                                Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.

After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for people who want to make a move. Not because the market is s...

2025 Housing Market Year in Review

2025 Housing Market Year in Review


This year in housing, inventory grew, rates fell, and almost 5 million homes sold. Want to know what to expect in the year ahead? Let’s connect.


                               How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.

Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest b...

Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for f...

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember...

A great rate won’t make up for a h...

The VA Home Loan Advantage

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

For Buyers,Buying Tips

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment...

Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says:

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How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate


Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more than a quarter of adults in the United States—either have a debt in collection or have been contacted about one.

Some of those people are wrongly contacted by debt collectors. Reasons include contactin...


Building a Family Compound or Home Layout: Planning for Multi-Generational Living

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The rising cost of living, combined with a renewed focus on family, has driven a surge in multi-generational households. Today, nearly one in five Americans share their homes with mult...

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan




Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?

According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many peopl...




Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets.

What’s a Buyer’...