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Buying Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? I found this article from Keeping Current Matters very insightful! I hope you will too Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they […]
Buying Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. Have you felt like the housing market passed you by? The latest blog from Keeping Current Matters reveal that might not be the case. With affordability improving and more homes hitting the market, buyers in Placer County and beyond are finding new opportunities. This article breaks down what these trends mean locally and why now […]
Market Trends Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . a 30-year fixed rate mortgage […]
Selling Why Overpricing Is Hurting Sellers in Today’s Market If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling—or already on the market—this is a must-read. Ryan Lundquist of the Sacramento Appraisal Blog has penned a powerful open letter to sellers whose homes aren’t moving because they’re priced too high. In today’s shifting market, buyers are more selective than ever, and homes that don’t check all the […]
Market Trends 2026 Housing Market Outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges at […]
Buying Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according […]
Selling Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will. Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why. Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com: “Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent […]
Buying What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below): Here’s the good news. While the broader economy may still feel uncertain, there are signs the housing market […]
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Market Trends What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed to […]
Buying Should You Still Expect a Bidding War? If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents reported only 1 in 5 homes (20%) nationally […]
Buying Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound like a […]
Market Trends Ryan Lundquist – A growing number of homes aren’t making it to the finish line August 6, 2025 By Ryan Lundquist 8 Comments Many homes aren’t going to make it to the finish line. That’s the harsh truth that sellers need to hear today as we’re in a market of rising cancellations. A cancellation is when a listing is terminated and no longer available for sale. Is this the worst number of cancellations […]
Buying The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or […]
Market Trends What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past few years. […]
Buying Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first: Is it better to start by finding your next home? Or should you sell your current house before you go out looking? Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot […]
Buying Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again. Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move. A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68% of people are delaying plans to buy or sell due to economic […]
Selling Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today
Selling The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]
Market Trends The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting […]
Market Trends Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without […]

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