Economy

Economy, Home Knowledge

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

Data centers probably weren’t on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home. School districts? Sure. How close you are to family? Absolutely. A large building full of computer servers down the road? Probably not. But that may be changing. Data centers are popping up in more communities across the […]
Economy, Market Advice

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s what you need to remember. Pulling from your retirement […]
Economy

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 are people out […]
Economy, Market Advice, Mortgage Rates

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole […]

Economy Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You? Data centers probably weren’t on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home. School districts? Sure. How close you are to family? Absolutely. A large building full of computer servers down the road? Probably not. But that may be changing. Data centers are popping up in more communities across the […]

Economy Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First. Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s what you need to remember. Pulling from your retirement […]

Economy 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 are people out […]

Economy Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole […]

Economy Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First. Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today’s forecasts, that may not […]

Economy Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help […]

Economy More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the […]

Economy Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold. Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here’s the thing you […]

Economy That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller usually gets. Where […]

Economy The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s […]

Economy Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect. One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off. Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall later. And nobody wants to […]

Economy Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know. A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying “no” to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller’s terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process again. That’s why one […]

Economy Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according to Realtor.com. On its own, that won’t transform what […]

Economy June Eastside Stats June 2026 Eastside Market Update TL;DR: Prices are down and trending lower. The market is balanced but feels different than it did a year ago. Well-priced homes are still moving — but buyers know they have options. May data is in, and I’m going to be straight with you: prices are down. The median sold […]

Economy May Eastside Stats Inventory is at its highest level since 2019, homes are taking longer to sell, and the geopolitical backdrop isn’t helping buyer confidence. Buyer reluctance is real — and you feel it most on the homes that don’t sell the first weekend. Sellers need to win both the price war and the beauty contest. The market […]

Economy The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It) You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. […]

Economy The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning… The bathroom that really needs a refresh… Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday… What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that. Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion […]

Economy March Eastside Stats Pricing is noisy — don’t let the headlines fool you. The market is more selective than ever, but homes are still selling. Sellers who price strategically and present well win. Buyers who show up with clarity and conviction find opportunity. Median pricing is doing its usual thing: telling three different stories depending on which window […]

Economy Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them) Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has […]

Economy February Eastside Stats The Eastside market remains active but highly selective. Buyers are out there, yet pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Sellers who lead with clarity—pricing realistically and preparing thoughtfully—are the ones attracting serious buyers and avoiding long days on market. February stats are always a little strange. It feels like we’re well into the new […]