• Is Waiting for Lower Rates Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know,James Lynch

    Is Waiting for Lower Rates Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Mortgage rates are still making headlines — and for good reason. After a weaker-than-expected jobs report, the bond market reacted almost instantly. The result? In early August, rates dipped to 6.55% — the lowest level we’ve seen all year. It might not seem like a huge change, but for buyers who’ve

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  • Are These New-Build Home Myths Stopping You From Buying?,James Lynch

    Are These New-Build Home Myths Stopping You From Buying?

    If you’ve been passing over newly built homes in your search, it might be because of outdated assumptions. It’s time to set the record straight on some common myths—so you don’t overlook a great opportunity. Myth #1: New Homes Always Cost More Many buyers assume a brand-new home will have a higher p

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  • You Might Be Paying Too Much for a Fixer-Upper; Here’s What’s Different Now,James Lynch

    You Might Be Paying Too Much for a Fixer-Upper; Here’s What’s Different Now

    — are selling for more than brand-new construction. Recent data shows the median price for an existing home is $429,400, while a newly built home comes in at $410,800. That’s an $18,600 gap in favor of new builds. So if you’ve been eyeing a resale home thinking it’s the “cheaper” option, you might w

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