• Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All,Bernice Devries

    Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

    A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing: Your h

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  • What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market,Bernice Devries

    What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

    There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being

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  • Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates,Bernice Devrirs

    Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

    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 Number According to the National Association of

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