For Buyers

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong.

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.