Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
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Sep 7th, 2026
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For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as...
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Why Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever
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Sep 3rd, 2026
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Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price.A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price...
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Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
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Sep 2nd, 2026
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Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory...
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The Market Changed. Your Reason for Moving Didn’t.
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Sep 1st, 2026
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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’s what some are starting to realize.Waiting...
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Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
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Aug 31st, 2026
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Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you've caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s...
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