11 Home Buying and Selling Myths, Debunked

      Every October, haunted houses aren’t the only things scaring people. Real estate myths have been creeping through social media and open houses for years, and some of them just won’t die.  Let’s put a few of these to rest. Below, I’m separating fact from fiction on some of the most common myths

Housing Market Slows, But Home Prices Continue Rising in Most U.S. Cities

        The housing market has clearly shifted from the rapid pace we saw in previous years, but that doesn’t mean home values are collapsing. In fact, 73% of metro areas across the country still posted price gains in the final quarter of 2025. That’s an important reminder that while activity has sl

Homebuilders Are Hoping Lower Mortgage Rates Bring Buyers Back as New Construction Slows

                                                                                Homebuilders are heading into 2026 with cautious optimism, hoping that slightly lower mortgage rates will be enough to pull more buyers back into the market. After a tough year for new construction, builders have started

Chicago Homebuyers Are Watching Rates Closely — And Activity Is Starting to Pick Up

              Mortgage activity is showing signs of life again, and that matters here in Chicago, where buyers and homeowners have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a reason to move. New mortgage applications rose 2.8% for the week ending February 13, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associ