Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)
Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a flood of new lis
Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?
You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can s
Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within reach.So, what do the forecasts actually say?Every quarter, Fannie Mae s
There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees:“There is no longer a hou
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.Yes, mortgage rates have been ticking up lately – and that’s creating some real challenges with affordability. No one’s arguing that. But there are also predictable
The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?
Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.Knowing which track your house is on changes everything about your sale, from your asking price to how lo
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory movin
Where to live on Long Island: a South Shore buyer's read
Nassau County, NY · Buyer guide Where to live on Long Island: a South Shore buyer's read Ranking lists sort towns by somebody else's weighting. This is a working read of the Nassau South Shore, town by town, and how to turn it into a shortlist you can search. On this page The method The towns
Should you sell your house before buying your next one in Nassau County?
Nassau County, NY · Move-up decision Should you sell your house before buying your next one in Nassau County? Every move-up buyer in Nassau meets the same fork: sell first and carry the certainty, or buy first and carry the risk. Here is what each sequence costs you and how to choose one. On t