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10/8/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place Simplifying The Market

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

10/7/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? Simplifying The Market

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

10/5/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner Simplifying The Market

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.

10/1/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers Simplifying The Market

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

9/30/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In. Simplifying The Market

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

9/28/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get. Simplifying The Market

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

9/24/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now Simplifying The Market

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

9/23/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In? Simplifying The Market

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

9/21/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now Simplifying The Market

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

9/17/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:00

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right. Simplifying The Market

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.