by Troy Jones | Nov 17, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Inventory, Mortgage Rates
After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement...
by Troy Jones | Nov 13, 2025 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Forecasts, Mortgage Rates
A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate?But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you...
by Troy Jones | Oct 29, 2025 | Buying Tips, Downsize, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.The Magic NumberAccording...
by Troy Jones | Oct 16, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home...
by Troy Jones | Oct 15, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.More Homes Will SellWith all of the...
by Troy Jones | Oct 6, 2025 | Affordability, Economy, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield....
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