• Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low,Frank Ortiz

    Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

    If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from the Census. And on top of that, builders are still rolli

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  • Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.,Frank Ortiz

    Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

    You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate. Here's the thing. He's not wrong. But he only has half the story. And the half he's missing?

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  • More Sellers Expect To Make Concessions This Year,Frank Ortiz

    More Sellers Expect To Make Concessions This Year

    Nearly 40% of potential sellers say they're planning to offer concessions this year – up from 30% in 2025. That increase means you could see more flexibility on things like sellers covering your closing costs, adjusting the price, or making repairs. But what’s worth asking for and what’s a long shot

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