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Your Dog May Love It if You Add Some “Barkitecture” Into Your Home! But Will Future Buyers?

Dogs can be a touchy subject between homeowners and their real estate agents…even when the agent loves dogs. From suggesting that a dog shouldn’t be home during showings, to mentioning a noticeable dog odor, to passing along feedback about barking, jumping, or growling, to pointing out that buyers had to carefully navigate ...

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Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At

You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the thing. Nationally, there are more homes sitting on the market than there ...

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Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on. So, it’s understandable if you’ve been putting off buying or selling a home until things settle down. But you may be waiting on something that’s ...

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2026 Forecasts for Rates and Prices

Still waiting for mortgage rates and home prices to come down? Here’s what the forecasts shows. Expect more of the same. Rates likely won’t change much – and prices will likely rise. Sometimes the best move isn’t waiting for the market to change. It’s finding out what’s still possible right ...

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