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by 07/1/2025
For decades, buyers have been told to follow one simple rule:Don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing.That is the gold standard. The budget benchmark. The line in the sand between “affordable” and “overextended.”But in 2025, that line no longer seems…
by 06/24/2025
Buying a home hasn’t exactly felt “easy” the last few years.The past few years have seen intense competition, high prices, and “better luck next time” bidding wars. But now, things are shifting. While we’re not in a full-blown buyer’s market just…
by 05/22/2025
Mortgage rates are still high. Prices keep climbing. And the Fed isn’t exactly handing out discounts. If you're feeling hesitant about buying a home right now, you're not alone.But according to Barbara Corcoran, the real estate mogul who turned $1,000 into a…
by 05/13/2025
Welcome to the Monthly Market Shakedown for May 2025 — your straight-shooting breakdown of what's happening in the national and Jacksonville real estate markets. Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping tabs, this month’s data brings key updates and…
by 04/7/2025
Most people think of homeownership as one big expense. And I get it, between mortgage payments, maintenance, insurance, taxes… the list seems never-ending. But what often gets overlooked is the way your home can pay you back when tax season rolls around.
If you're a…
by 03/3/2025
When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your agent…
by 02/21/2025
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent. An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and…
by 02/19/2025
After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen…
by 02/6/2025
There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to…
by 02/4/2025
The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget.But here’s what you need to know. The…
by 01/29/2025
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing.…
by 01/23/2025
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more…
