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What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below):V Here’s the good […]

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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on […]

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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s […]

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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if […]

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Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that […]

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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. […]

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Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?

Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth? Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. And if you’ve […]

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Celebrating the Hands That Build Our Dreams

Celebrating the Hands That Build Our Dreams Labor Day isn’t just a long weekend—it’s a special time to honor the hard work, dedication, and dreams of everyday people. From the builders who create our homes, to the teachers, nurses, service workers, and small business owners who keep our communities running—you are the heart of Southwest […]

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