Resolve To Own: 5 Steps for First-Time Buyers To Get Mortgage-Ready in 2026

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now.  Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12... Read more »
More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

If you’re self-employed, paid on commission, or run a business, you already know the frustration: you can have strong cash flow, great credit, and real assets—yet a traditional mortgage can still feel... Read more »
Family-Friendly Metros Have Shrinking Baby Populations. Will They Still Appeal to the Next Generation of Buyers?

Family-Friendly Metros Have Shrinking Baby Populations. Will They Still Appeal to the Next Generation of Buyers?

America’s declining birth rate has gone from niche policy concern to mainstream news, as economists, demographers, and even the president weigh in on what it means for the future of the country.... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Drops as Buyers Pull Back Despite Lower Rates

Mortgage Demand Drops as Buyers Pull Back Despite Lower Rates

It might sound a bit backward, but even with mortgage rates ticking down, fewer people are applying for home loans. This is the surprising trend we’re seeing right now, according to the... Read more »
The No-Budget Phone Strategy That Attracts Serious Buyers Instantly

The No-Budget Phone Strategy That Attracts Serious Buyers Instantly

Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing. Editor’s note: This article does not constitute legal advice. This... Read more »
Trump’s 25% Tariffs a Direct Hit to Homebuilders and Buyers — RISMedia

Trump’s 25% Tariffs a Direct Hit to Homebuilders and Buyers — RISMedia

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, initially set to go into effect earlier this week on Tuesday, March 4, have been delayed up until April 2. Trump granted Mexico... Read more »
Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

Here’s what buyers and sellers want from their real estate agent

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices... Read more »
How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

As real estate practitioners adjust to the practice changes that took effect in August, and the industry waits for final approval of the NAR settlement from the court this month, questions continue... Read more »
5 Tips for Buyers to Outsmart the Competitive Housing Market

5 Tips for Buyers to Outsmart the Competitive Housing Market

Are you dreaming of owning a home, but the current housing market feels more like a battlefield than a buyer’s paradise? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In today’s competitive housing market, securing your... Read more »
Kentucky Housing Market Forecast 2025-2026: Insights for Buyers

Kentucky Housing Market Forecast 2025-2026: Insights for Buyers

The Kentucky housing market forecast for 2025 reveals a significant imbalance between housing demand and supply, presenting an urgent situation for homebuyers and renters alike. As of 2024, Kentucky faces a housing... Read more »