7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them) No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling

  Mid-Year Market Update for 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know   At the start of 2026, many economists anticipated a housing market that would continue its gradual recovery from the challenges of recent years. While mortgage rates remain elevated compared to the historic lows seen during th

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property catego