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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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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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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The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
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Aug 17th, 2026
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That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house. Here’s...
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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
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Aug 12th, 2026
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If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's called the spread, and once you...
