“Mortgage rates tend to respond to what the financial markets think the Fed will do, before the Fed officially acts.” The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean...
“Right now, the number of homeowners turning into accidental landlords is rising.” If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of...
“Today’s market is moving slower, in the best possible way.” If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop...
“#1 reason deals are falling apart today is stemming from the home inspection.” When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more...
“A lot of what you’ve heard about down payments just isn’t true.” Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never save enough.”“I need a small fortune just to get...
“Here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025.” If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert...
