by Troy Jones | Jul 17, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, New Construction, Rent vs. Buy
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why.There are more brand-new...
by Troy Jones | Jun 30, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below):And what’s...
by Troy Jones | Jun 19, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years....
by Troy Jones | Jun 9, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home...
by Troy Jones | Jun 4, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response...
by Troy Jones | Jun 2, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, New Construction
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes is actually lower than the...
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