Mortgage Rates Just Hit Their Lowest Point of 2025—Here’s What That Means If You’re Buying (or Selling) in 2026 If you’ve been waiting for a little good news on mortgage rates, we just got some. According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.15% at the

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, th

4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s the thing. Waiti

This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out ince

The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season                 Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of p

Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. And some recession talk in the media has made a lot of would-be buyers second guess their plans. In the latest Lending

Twin Cities Real Estate Market Update: Fall 2025 The Twin Cities real estate scene is always buzzing with change, but this fall, there’s a special energy in the air. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, here’s what’s happening across Minneapolis and St. Paul—and what it means for you. In

How the Current Government Shutdown Is Affecting the Twin Cities Real Estate Market for Sellers   How is the current government shutdown affecting you if you’re planning to sell a home in the Twin Cities?   With the government now in the midst of the longest shutdown in U.S. history, it’s natural to