Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home here in Houston County, you're probably noticing something: things don’t feel balanced. In fact, buyers and sellers are operating under very different conditions — and the difference is especially visible when we zoom in on our local market.
Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.
Want To Sell Your Home? Start Early: What Today’s Market Means for Longtime Owners
For many homeowners, today’s market is vastly different from the one they last sold in, but that could be a good thing if it’s approached with the right expectations. Longtime owners have built substantial equity, and with new tools, next spring could be an opportune moment to sell despite a shifting market, especially if the preparations start now.
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%).
More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and how to avoid it happening to you.