by Lori Neighbors | Oct 15, 2026 | For Sellers, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell?While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they’re still down compared to last year. But here’s the perspective the...
by Lori Neighbors | Oct 14, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips
Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn’t exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly,...
by Lori Neighbors | Oct 8, 2026 | Downsize, For Sellers, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips, Senior 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...
by Lori Neighbors | Oct 7, 2026 | Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips
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.With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually...
by Lori Neighbors | Oct 1, 2026 | For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips
Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That’s because today’s buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable...
by Lori Neighbors | Sep 24, 2026 | Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Price It Right/Overpricing, Real Estate Insights, Selling Tips
Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often it just means the market moved...
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