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Homebuyers
These Are the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025
These are the 10 best places for first-time homebuyers.
Homebuyers
The Pandemic Homebuying Mistakes Some Buyers Are Still Making
For some homebuyers, the habits honed during those hypercompetitive years at the height of COVID-19—rushed decisions, bidding high, ignoring red flags—are proving hard to shake.
Homebuyers
Gen Z Is Breaking Into the Housing Market—Here’s How They’re Pulling It Off
Members of Generation Z aren't sitting this housing market out.
Homebuyers
What Are Comps in Real Estate? You Can’t Afford to Ignore Them
Short for “comparable sales,” comps are vital to understanding the market whether you’re selling, buying, or just keeping tabs on real estate activity.
Homeowners
If You Need Help Funding Your Retirement, You May Want to Consider a Reverse Mortgage
Here’s what you need to know about reverse mortgages, including how they work and who might gain the most from them.
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Homebuyers
Is Buying a Home a Smart Financial Decision in 2025?
July 15, 2025
As more homes go onto the market and sellers are increasingly cutting price tags, many potential homebuyers are wondering whether to make a move now—or wait for a better deal.
Homebuyers
When Should You Lock In a Mortgage Rate?
July 16, 2025
Mortgage rates often change multiple times a day. That’s why homebuyers who have an offer accepted on a property may want lock in their rate. This is what to consider.
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