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Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
May 7, 2026
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4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring
Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.
May 4, 2026
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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.
Apr 27, 2026
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3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.
Apr 23, 2026
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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?
Apr 22, 2026
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Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
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.
Apr 16, 2026
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