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Monthly Archives: September 2026

    The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?

    By Joy Riley | September 30, 2026

    Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point. Knowing which track your house is on changes everything about your sale, from your asking price to how long you can... Read More

    Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

    By Joy Riley | September 29, 2026

    For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.  But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as much. And if you can work remotely, you have... Read More

    Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall Move

    By Joy Riley | September 28, 2026

    You’ve been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor.  Because every fall, buyers tend to get more to choose from, better prices,... Read More

    Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

    By Joy Riley | September 27, 2026

    Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory moving. Here’s why that’s really... Read More

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

    By Joy Riley | September 26, 2026

    You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix the... Read More

    There’s a Better Way To Price Your House

    By Joy Riley | September 25, 2026

    There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make... Read More

    The Long-Term Cost of Renting vs. Buying

    By Joy Riley | September 24, 2026

    You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if... Read More

    By Joy Riley | September 23, 2026

    Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.  If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until... Read More

    The Majority of Builders Are Offering Incentives

    By Joy Riley | September 22, 2026

    Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning to new construction – and... Read More

    Are Home Prices Going To Fall? Here’s What History Says.

    By Joy Riley | September 21, 2026

    It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. You don’t want to get... Read More