Buying a Home

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Weekly real estate market update 4/17/26… showing activity soars above last 4 years

I expected showing activity to pick up again this week, but it soared even higher than expected… higher than any time in the last four years. That follows other market...
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The top two mistakes buyers make today

Nationwide, March 2026 closed home sales were the slowest since 2009. Does this mean it is time to wait? Sales usually close about 4-6 weeks after pending, which means March...
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Benefits Of New Vs Existing2

Should you buy an existing home or a new one? Each has its benefits

If you are torn on whether you should focus on buying new construction or an existing home, here are some differences that could help you in your decision making. Both...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/3/26… coming soon listings leap up

Coming soon listings took a big leap up this week, to the highest number since before the July 4th holiday last summer… pending sales and multiple offers moved up in...
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Storm Tree

Planning to buy a home? Why you need to check insurance rates before you buy

The national average for homeowners insurance premiums is expected to grow again for the fifth straight year, largely due to increasingly severe damage from thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and other extreme...
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Super Agent 2025a

Why I became a Realtor

I have been interested in houses and neighborhoods all my life. When I first got my driver’s license, I didn’t gather as many friends as I could into my car…...
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Spring 2026 Guide to Buying a Home… free download

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And this year, they crossed an important milestone. They’re the lowest...
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Waiting For Interest Rates

Weekly real estate market update 3/13/26… waiting for lower rates?

Showing activity is rising above past years… who knows what effect the predicted snow events this weekend will have. Market watch stats all show gently rising activity… … so far...
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