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What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move: Mortgage Rates, Home Buying, and Selling in 2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move: Mortgage Rates, Home Buying, and Selling in 2026 Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're th

Mid-Year Housing Market Update: What the Revised 2026 Housing Forecast Means for Buyers and Sellers

Mid-Year Housing Market Update: What the Revised 2026 Housing Forecast Means for Buyers and Sellers If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are goin

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers Why Smaller Homes Are Becoming More Popular You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of

Why People Are Still Moving Despite Mortgage Rates and Home Prices

Why People Are Still Moving Despite Mortgage Rates and Home Prices You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’