Home Buyers

  For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That's because you saw firsthand how homeownership gave your life more stability and helped grow your net worth – and you want your loved ones to have those same opportunities. But with all the affordability challenges in recent years, that can feel like an uphill battle – even though...

  There are hints at the seasonal indicators typically associated with March, which lead to increased market activity relative to prior months, and sets the stage for the peak summer season. These are what we call seasonality trends, patterns we see every year around the same time. They help explain how buyers and sellers usually behave as the year begins to pick up and offer useful insights for...

  January data suggests the market is beginning the year with renewed buyer activity, even as closings lagged year-ago levels. Closed sales were down 14.8% but pending sales rose 10.1% year over year to 2,349 transactions — up more than 23% from December — according to data from the area’s multiple listing service. The median home price was $400,495, down 2.3%, while active listings totaled 10,083,...

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm. Full article here: The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now (512) 853-0110...

  Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy to feel a little trapped in the cycle. Full...

The NAHB 2026 priced-out estimates show that the housing affordability challenge is widespread across the country. In 39 states and the District of Columbia, over 65% of households are priced out of the median-priced new home market. This indicates a significant disconnect between higher new home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and household incomes. Full article here: How Housing Affordability...

  At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore. Maybe you need more space. Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office. Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now. If your current house is starting to feel like it’s holding you back instead of supporting your life, it’s natural to think about making a move. But that brings up the next...

  If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more and more homes hit the market.  But here’s what most buyers don’t realize: Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with less stress, and feeling less rushed. Full article here: Top 3 Reasons To Buy a...

The real estate market may be showing signs of improvement for first-time homebuyers as 2026 begins, with experts pointing to stabilizing mortgage rates and increased housing inventory as positive factors. Home prices have changed drastically in recent years due to COVID-19 and other influences.  Full article here: First-time homebuyers see improved outlook for 2026 housing market  (512)...

A mortgage payment on a typical home is forecast to be affordable in 20 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year, the most since 2022. Trifecta of slow-growing prices, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes inform Zillow’s forecast.  Full article here: Typical Home Should be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by End of 2026, the Most Since 2022 (512) 853-0110...