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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?   The short answer? No.   The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still be

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know.   Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity.   How Home

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is o

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing:   Your