Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

You have been waiting for something to change before you buy, and it may not be the thing you expected. While everyone watches mortgage rates, the calendar quietly tips the market toward buyers every fall, with more choices, softer asking prices, and sellers who are readier to deal. As Hannah Jones,

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Most people assume a newly built home costs more than an existing one. Right now, in a lot of markets, it is the other way around. New builds are often the more affordable option, because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to keep their inventory moving. For a buyer, that is a re

The Market Changed. Your Reason for Moving Didn’t.

A lot of people who want to move are waiting. Waiting for mortgage rates to come down, for prices to soften, or for the market to feel easier. That is a reasonable instinct. The problem is that waiting rarely fixes the reason someone wanted to move in the first place. The household that needs more r

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea: tap your 401(k) to cover a down payment. With affordability as tight as it is, it is easy to see the appeal. Here is the honest starting point, though. Whether to pull from retirement savings is a financial and tax decision, and the right person t