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For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Buying, Real Estate, Selling Your Home

First Look: What the New NWMLS Listing Option Means for Valley Sellers and Buyers

If you’ve been anywhere near real estate news this week, you may have seen the words “First Look” floating around. It launched on September 4, so we are all still in the first few days of it. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what I think right now. I’ll be really interested to see […]
Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this year. Back at the […]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices […]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at […]