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

by Karen Kirby | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

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...

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

by Karen Kirby | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying up the...

Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time

by Karen Kirby | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized

If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your...

Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

by Karen Kirby | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized

If buying a home is on your radar, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, it’s become a...

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

by Karen Kirby | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.The...