by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 14, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 13, 2025 | Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 13, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 12, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Some Highlights Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That’s why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 11, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 7, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 6, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 5, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Some Highlights Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes. There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Aug 4, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re...
by Kenneth Hoffmaster | Jul 31, 2025 | News & Updates, Real Estate Insights, Real Estate Market Updates
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price...
