First Time Home Buyers

Oct. 14, 2026

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

 




Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling.

The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the …

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Oct. 9, 2026

Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

 




When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.

More and more of them are finding …

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Sept. 21, 2026

Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.

 




Whether you own a house already or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices. But it’s not always easy to figure out what’s really happening right now, especially if you look at the headlines.

One says home prices are falling. The …

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Sept. 9, 2026

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

 




For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. 

But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just …

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Sept. 3, 2026

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

 




You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor. 

Because every …

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Sept. 1, 2026

The Market Changed. Your Reason for Moving Didn’t.

 




You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

 




You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. 

Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here's the thing.

Nationally, there are more …

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Aug. 6, 2026

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

 




Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it's a real possibility.

A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around …

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July 12, 2026

Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

 




If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.

Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling …

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July 8, 2026

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

 




Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.

And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your …

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