by Lori Neighbors | Oct 5, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far...
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 30, 2026 | Buying Tips, Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Real Estate Insights
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within reach.So, what do the forecasts actually...
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 28, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Insights
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… That’s not necessarily the number you’d...
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 16, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Insights
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.Yes, mortgage rates have been ticking up lately – and that’s creating some real challenges with affordability. No one’s arguing that....
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 7, 2026 | Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as much. And if you can...
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 3, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Insights
You’ve been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor. Because...
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