by mdennehy | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life.How Much Equity Does the Typical...
by mdennehy | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening up your options in a meaningful way. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale...
by mdennehy | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part.That’s where townhomes come in.Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of...
by mdennehy | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:Mortgage rates drop a little more.More homes hit the market.But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier...
by mdennehy | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.Buying a home is getting more affordable.Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past few years is slowly loosening....
by mdennehy | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it:Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other...
by mdennehy | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of...
by mdennehy | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know.If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need to understand upfront: there...
by mdennehy | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:What’s wrong with it?Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet?Am I missing something?That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may...
by mdennehy | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years.This...