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Affordability is still a real challenge in today’s market. That part hasn’t changed. But what has changed is the amount of opportunity available to buyers who are paying attention. Over the past several years, the number of homes for sale has been steadily increasing. In fact, inventory has grown for four straight years. That shift matters more than it might seem at first glance. More inventory means more choice—and in some markets, more negotiating power than buyers have had in years. That...

A lot of people right now are thinking the same thing: “We’ll just wait.” Wait for mortgage rates to drop.Wait for prices to come down.Wait for the market to feel easier. And that makes sense on the surface. But what many are slowly realizing is this: Waiting doesn’t usually change the reason you wanted to move in the first place. The life situation that pushed you to consider a move is still there. The growing family that needs more space The empty nest that suddenly feels too quiet Parents...

If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, one question is probably top of mind: How fast will it sell? Lately, you may have heard that homes are taking longer to move compared to the frenzy of the past few years. And while that’s true in some cases, it doesn’t mean the market has slowed to a stop. In fact, many homes are still selling quickly — especially the ones that hit the market fully prepared. So what separates the fast-selling homes from the ones that linger? It usually...