• The Buyer Pool Is Smaller; But Still Strong,James Lynch

    The Buyer Pool Is Smaller; But Still Strong

    If you’ve seen the headlines about home sales slowing compared to last year, you might be wondering: Is it still a good time to sell? Here’s the reality. Yes, the market has cooled from the wild pace we saw during the pandemic — but that doesn’t mean it’s stalled. What we’re seeing now is a return

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  • What Today’s Buyers Need to Know About Competing With Investors,James Lynch

    What Today’s Buyers Need to Know About Competing With Investors

    Remember all those headlines warning that big institutional investors were snatching up homes left and right? If you were hoping to buy, it probably felt like the odds were stacked against you. But here’s the good news: that narrative doesn’t hold up in today’s market—especially now. Let’s take a

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  • Budgeting for a Home in 2025: Why the Old Rules No Longer Work,James Lynch

    Budgeting for a Home in 2025: Why the Old Rules No Longer Work

    For years, homebuyers were taught one golden rule: Never spend more than 30% of your income on housing. That was the trusted benchmark — the line that separated “affordable” from “over your head.” But here’s the reality in 2025: that line is fading fast. 📊 According to Realtor.com® Affordability R

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