November 2026

selling your home? what you should know about price cuts vs. rate buydowns.

Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns.

In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites. According to HousingWire Data as many as 4 in 10 (43%) sellers are going this route – that’s the highest it’s been in 4 years. But what if there’s another (potentially better option) for your bottom line? And it’s...

what the silver tsunami means if you’re planning to sell

What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell

If you’re following the housing market, you may have heard the term “silver tsunami” lately. It's the idea that millions of homes owned by older Americans could come onto the market as more homeowners reach retirement age and make their next move. And when you hear a phrase like that, it's easy to picture a flood of houses hitting the market all at once. But that picture doesn't match the data. This...

what experts forecast for mortgage rates and home prices in 2027

What Experts Forecast for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2027

When it comes to housing, two of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind right now are: What’s next for mortgage rates? Where will home prices go from here? And if you’re weighing whether to move in the next few months or wait until 2027, here’s what you should know. When experts look ahead to 2027, they see a steady housing market. No wild swings. No big surprises. Just a calmer, more...

the home insurance move that could save you $440 a year

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year

When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up. According to Intercontinental Exchange, it now makes up 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment.  But the latest numbers show some progress on that front – as the increases start to slow down. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do about it. Premiums Are...