by Troy Jones | Apr 13, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember.While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off...
by Troy Jones | Apr 9, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Senior Market
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other.But some...
by Troy Jones | Mar 19, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better. But...
by Troy Jones | Mar 9, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind...
by Troy Jones | Feb 25, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment.But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially...
by Troy Jones | Feb 9, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, New Construction
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part.That’s where townhomes come in.Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of...
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