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Market Volatility, Stale Listings, and a Surprising Silver Lining

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start! I’ve got lots to cover in this update, so let’s dive in. My goal here is always to cut through the noise and share what actually matters for your home, your goals, and your wallet. A Tug-of-War in the Markets It’s been a volatile week

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Is now the time to negotiate? A look at the record seller surplus

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start. Between the shifting winds in Washington and the global headlines, I know there is a lot of noise out there. Here’s my take on the latest news in the housing and mortgage market so you can make informed decisions for your family and your future.

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Markets, Volatility, and Moving Forward: Your Weekly Update

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start! Between the hints of spring in the air and the constant hum of the news cycle, there is certainly a lot to keep track of lately. I’ve been diving into the latest data to see how global events are hitting home—literally. Here’s a quick look

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A Milestone Week: What History and Today’s Market Tell Us

I hope your week is off to a great start! I’ve been diving into the latest market data, and there is so much to share. We’ve hit a significant milestone: for the first time in years, mortgage rates dipped below 6 percent last week. While they’ve nudged up slightly since then, the trend remains incredibly

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A Fresh Look at the Market: Jobs, Oil, and Why Buyers Are Gaining Ground

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start! Between the shifting economic headlines and a holiday-shortened week, I’ve been diving into the latest data to see what it really means for your wallets and your homeownership goals. We are currently seeing some of the most favorable mortgage rate conditions in three years. While

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A “New Era” at the Fed & What it Means for Your Home

I hope your February is off to a wonderful start! Between the groundhog’s prediction and the shifting winds in the financial markets, there is certainly a lot to talk about this week. As we look toward the spring home-buying season, I wanted to share some heartening news: we are currently seeing some of the most

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A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Home Goals?

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start! I’ve been keeping a close eye on the markets for you. There is a lot of “noise” out there right now, but when we peel back the headlines, there is actually some very heartening news for anyone looking to buy, sell, or refinance this year.

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A Breath of Fresh Air for the Housing Market and What’s on the Horizon

I hope your holiday-shortened week is off to a wonderful start! As we settle into the second half of January, there’s lots going on in the news that has the potential to affect markets and mortgage rates. Let’s break it all down. The “Green Shoots” of Growth We have some truly encouraging news to kick

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A “Gradual Thaw” in the New Year: What this Week’s Shifts Mean for You

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is off to a wonderful start. Now that we’ve all settled back into our routines, I’ve been diving into the latest market data to see what’s in store for the housing market. There is a lot of “noise” out there right now, but if I had to summarize

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2026 is starting on a high note!

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is off to a wonderful start. As I’ve been settling into the year this week, I’ve been looking closely at the year-end data for 2025, and I have to tell you—there is a lot of “green” on the screen. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the

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