by admin | Feb 12, 2026 | News
Slide 1 More homes in 2025: inventory jumps ~9%, third year rising—yet 2026 stays quietly seller-leaning. Slide 2 Prices cool their ego: +2.2% growth, slower than wages, shifting power math for buyers. Slide 3 Affordability isn’t “fixed,” but easing rates + incomes...
by admin | Feb 11, 2026 | News
Winter home sales slow due to holidays and cold weather, but motivated buyers remain active. Fewer listings in winter can reduce competition and strengthen seller negotiating power. Improving curb appeal and maintaining safe, clear walkways is essential during winter...
by admin | Feb 10, 2026 | News
A rising number of Americans are self-employed, making it challenging to secure a mortgage. Lenders may not count all income and often view self-employed individuals as riskier borrowers. However, mortgages for self-employed borrowers are available. To improve chances...
by admin | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Slide 1: 2026 housing rebound is coming—but it’s slow, steady, not a sudden boom. Slide 2: Redfin calls it the “Great Housing Reset”: incomes finally outpacing home prices. Slide 3: NAR predicts +14% existing home sales, +5% new homes, with mortgage rates ~6%. Slide...
by admin | Feb 8, 2026 | News
Shopping for a mortgage involves understanding mortgage points, which allow borrowers to pay a fee to lower their interest rate and monthly payments. Typically, one point costs about 1% of the mortgage and reduces the rate by 0.25%. The savings depend on how long you...
