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Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.
Feb 5, 2026
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It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
Feb 4, 2026
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Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment.
Feb 2, 2026
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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year.
Jan 28, 2026
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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.
Jan 26, 2026
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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.
Jan 22, 2026
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