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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? […]
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Thinking About Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First
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 than […]
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Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market
A Market That’s Finally Finding Its Footing If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s some good news: there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After several years of tight inventory, fast decisions, and frustrating trade-offs, the housing market is starting to feel… more normal. […]
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Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now? A Smarter Strategy to Get It Sold.
When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened. It’s normal to feel frustrated, confused, or even a little embarrassed. But here’s the part you […]
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Location, Location, Location: How a Flexible Wish List Can Unlock Better Homes Without Raising Your Budget
The Problem (and the Opportunity) One of the biggest advantages you can give yourself as a homebuyer right now is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of your home search like it has guardrails. On one side is your budget. On the other is your wish list. When your budget needs to stay put […]
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate (And Why That Might Be Smarter Than It Sounds)
Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s […]
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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates, buyer hesitation, and sellers clinging to their 3% loans like a Dunkin’ iced coffee on the first 70-degree day, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for […]
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Is Winter a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Massachusetts? (The Truth May Surprise You)
Is Winter a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Massachusetts? (The Truth May Surprise You) If you’ve ever heard that “nobody buys homes in winter,” I’m here to tell you that’s a myth, especially in Massachusetts. Sure, buyers might be wearing gloves and boots, and yes, your landscaping is probably taking a long nap […]
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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market (and Why It’s Not the Disaster You Think)
What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market (and Why It’s Not the Disaster You Think) The Big Question on Everyone’s Mind There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown might affect the housing market. If you’ve scrolled through the news or social media lately, you’ve probably seen headlines […]
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