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Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need to understand upfront: there isn’t one housing market […]
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When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time
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If you’ve been paying attention to the local real estate market lately, you may have noticed a shift. More buyers who originally started their home search in Katy are now expanding their search to Richmond and Rosenberg, Texas — and it’s not by accident. Between rising home prices, limited inventory, and changing lifestyle priorities, these
Why More Buyers Are Choosing Richmond and Rosenberg, TX Instead of Katy Read More »
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the
Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. Read More »
If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered normal High home equity is
Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market Read More »
It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume giant companies are scooping
Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. Read More »
If you’re keeping an eye on the Houston real estate market, the latest Weekly Activity Snapshot from Houston Association of REALTORS (HAR) offers some valuable insight into how 2026 is shaping up so far. Covering January 6 through January 12, 2026, this data gives us a real-time look at buyer and seller behavior across single-family
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Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage. That may
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Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news?
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Read More »
Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much more than a guess.
Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought Read More »