The Real Homebuying Process: 4 Stages, 12 Steps, No Surprises

Deciding to buy a home is the first step. Of many.  Then there’s knowing where to begin or what to expect throughout the process, not to mention the pitfalls when you’re navigating a home purchase for the first time.  Just recently, I came across a breakdown from Sharran Srivatsaa, a real estate str

Sellers Are Offering More Than Ever in 2026. Here's What it Means for Buyers.

According to new Redfin research, home buyers have more negotiating power than they’ve had in years.    Last month, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 46.2% of all U.S. home sales. That’s the highest share for May that Redfin has ever recorded. Nearly half of all sellers are sweetening the deal f

43% of Homeowners Are Equity Rich. Are You One of Them?

If you own a home in Southern California, there's a good chance you're sitting on more equity than you realize. New data shows 43.3% of mortgaged homes across the country are equity-rich right now. At the same time, a separate survey from Point found that 48% of homeowners say they aren't planning t

Before You Believe the Doomers, Read These 7 Data Points on Housing Affordability

Housing is expensive. Rates are higher than they were in early 2020. Home prices have gone up. Rent hasn’t exactly been a bargain either.  So, when a bold graphic like this one shows up in your feed confirming that frustration, it’s easy to assume that’s the whole story.  The good news? It’s not. Be