John Montgomery

Aug. 20, 2025

Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates?

 

 

 

 

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest …

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Aug. 13, 2025

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONCESSIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Some Highlights

  • Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.
  • That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession …
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Aug. 6, 2025

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

 

 

 

 

 

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.

The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have …

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July 30, 2025

End 2025 home price forecast

 

 

 

 

 

Some Highlights

  • With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.
  • Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a …
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July 23, 2025

New construction could be the move right now

 

 

 

 

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why.

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July 16, 2025

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

 

 

 

 

If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first:

  • Is it better to start by finding your next home?
  • Or should you sell your …
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July 10, 2025

Where are prices headed

 

 

 

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – …

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July 2, 2025

Multi generational home buying

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR ( …

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June 25, 2025

Is inventory back to normal

 

 

 

 

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better.

Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. …

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June 11, 2025

Home values are up in every state

 

 

 

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.

It’s true that a few metros are seeing …

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