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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

By Suzanne Volkman | Sep 9, 2025

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 […]

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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 27, 2025

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 […]

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 14, 2025

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 […]

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Ryan Lundquist – A growing number of homes aren’t making it to the finish line

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 6, 2025

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 […]

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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

By Suzanne Volkman | Jul 30, 2025

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 […]

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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

By Suzanne Volkman | Jul 29, 2025

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. […]

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Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

By Suzanne Volkman | Jul 15, 2025

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 […]

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

By Suzanne Volkman | Jul 8, 2025

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 […]

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Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today

By Suzanne Volkman | Jun 25, 2025
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