Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within reach.So, what do the...
The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.
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Sep 28th, 2026
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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 the number you'd get. It's a common misconception that the...
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Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
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Sep 24th, 2026
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Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often it just means the...
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There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
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Sep 23rd, 2026
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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 or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees:“There is no longer...
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3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
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Sep 21st, 2026
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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,...
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