Consumer

You’ve found a house you love. The kitchen fits your needs, the neighborhood feels right, and the price is just over your budget – maybe $10,000 higher than planned. For many buyers, that’s enough to walk away, convinced the home is out of reach. But according to Gerard Hagan, co-owner and agent with The Best ...

If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to return to the record lows of 2020 and 2021 before buying a home, it may be time to reconsider. While lower rates seem appealing, those years of ultra-cheap borrowing actually made housing less accessible for most buyers. Hoping for another period of rock-bottom rates could mean missing ...

When you buy or sell a home, part of what you’re paying for goes beyond your agent’s time and expertise. Behind every transaction is typically a real estate brokerage covering a wide range of costs that directly affect how smoothly your deal moves forward. Those behind-the-scenes expenses shape everything from the technology your agent uses ...

Across major U.S. cities, a surprising trend has emerged: single-family homes are selling quickly, while condominiums are lingering on the market. Traditionally, condos have served as the more affordable entry point for first-time buyers, but current market dynamics are turning that expectation upside down. Buyers are finding more condo options and less competition, while sellers ...

Ontario’s real estate market is increasingly split between long-term homeowners with equity and recent buyers who cannot sell without incurring a loss. Properties owned for seven years or more are selling quickly to cash buyers, even as the broader market slows. Meanwhile, those who bought after 2020 are often stuck, unable to move without facing ...

The signs are everywhere: “We Buy Houses – Cash – Fast.” If you’ve ever wondered whether these offers are legitimate or simply a way to undercut sellers, you’re not alone. Selling to a cash buyer can resolve real challenges, but only if you understand the process and avoid common mistakes. Sebastian Jania, co-founder and owner ...

Florida’s housing market is splitting into distinct tiers. At the top, luxury homes are holding their value. At the entry level, homes under $400,000 are selling quickly. But in the middle – where most buyers and sellers operate – prices are compressing, and the gap between a $400,000 home and a $600,000 home is narrowing ...

A year ago, homes in Palm Harbor were selling within days. Today, many listings linger for 30 to 90 days or more before attracting serious buyers. Home prices across Pinellas County have dropped 4.7% year-over-year, forcing both buyers and sellers to adjust their expectations and strategies. If you were previously priced out of the Tampa ...

For the first time in years, renters in Orlando’s luxury market are finding that their monthly rent matches the mortgage payment on a home in Claremont, a suburb 20 miles west of downtown. As a result, many are choosing to buy rather than continue renting. Matt Mobley, broker and owner of Hancock Realty Group in ...

After several years dominated by bidding wars and waived inspections, the Indianapolis housing market has slowed, giving buyers more time and leverage than they’ve seen in years. Buyers can now tour several homes before making a decision, and sellers who once expected multiple offers within days are offering concessions and waiting weeks for a sale. ...

Buying your first home in Indianapolis is more challenging than ever. Prices have climbed for years, mortgage rates are now between 6.5% and 7%, and homes under $300,000 are often sold within days. For many first-time buyers, getting started feels out of reach. Despite these obstacles, homeownership is still possible. There are financing programs, neighborhoods, ...

In cities like Montreal and Quebec, new apartment towers are increasingly marked by “Two Months Free Rent” banners, signaling vacant units and sluggish demand. Meanwhile, older apartment buildings—some decades old—are leasing up quickly, often at full price and without incentives. This contrast is reshaping how investors approach multifamily real estate in Quebec, as established properties ...

Many buyers still view Reno as the affordable alternative to California, as it was a decade ago, or believe they need to rush before prices collapse. But if you’re considering a move or investment in Northern Nevada, relying on outdated assumptions could cost you time, money, or the right property. Ted Stoever, Executive Vice President ...

While Philadelphia’s hip neighborhoods like Fishtown and Northern Liberties draw headlines for their bustling coffee shops and fast-selling condos, a quieter trend is taking hold just outside the city. First- and second-ring suburbs such as Upper Darby, Glenside, Cherry Hill, and Pennsauken are attracting renewed attention from both homebuyers and investors seeking better value and ...

Five years ago, Miami renters were most concerned with pools and parking spots. Today, those amenities still matter, but they no longer top the list of must-haves. Instead, priorities have shifted in response to changes in work habits, technology, and lifestyle. Lissette Calderon, CEO of Neology Group, has leased up four Miami buildings in under ...