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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

April 15, 2026 by Dawn Davis

While the spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the ... » Learn More about The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

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Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

April 10, 2026 by Dawn Davis

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably noticed the challenges of affordability, and that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. What Is an ... » Learn More about Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

April 1, 2026 by Dawn Davis

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s ... » Learn More about Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

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Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

March 16, 2026 by Dawn Davis

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving ... » Learn More about Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

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Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

January 14, 2026 by Dawn Davis

If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible? In 2026, that decision matters more ... » Learn More about Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

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