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Two Moves That Can Help First-Time Homebuyers Buy a Home Sooner

Two Moves That Can Help First-Time Homebuyers Buy a Home Sooner For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off. But buying your first home doesn’t have

Mortgage Rates for Homebuyers: Why the Rate You See Online May Not Be the Rate You Get

Mortgage Rates for Homebuyers: Why the Rate You See Online May Not Be the Rate You Get You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…  That's not necessarily

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which One Are You In?

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which One Are You In? Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to go down.  For now, th