The Median Foreclosed Home Sells for 27% Less. Should You Consider One in Cedar Rapids?

In the first half of 2026, buyers saved about 27% on foreclosed homes listed for sale.  And as of April, foreclosure listings made up 1.3% of total for-sale listings, the highest level in six years.  New data from Realtor.com also shows foreclosed property listings, also called REO listings, are get

53% of Americans Now Prefer Buying Over Renting. Here's What That Means for You

For the first time since 2023, more Americans say buying beats renting.  That’s the headline stat from Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights report. Based on responses to their national online survey, 53% of respondents say it’s better to buy a home in the current market than to rent or move in

Your Home’s First 30 Days on the Market Decide Everything

Only about 41% of price cuts in Q1 2026 actually generated more showings.  That's the number I want every seller in Cedar Rapids thinking about before they put their home on the market this summer. A new report from Realtor.com shows that homes closing around the four-week mark sell for 1.8 percenta

Your Home Insurance Just Went Up Again. Here's What You Can Do About It.

If your homeowners insurance bill went up this year, you're not alone. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 71% of U.S. homeowners say their insurance costs have increased over the past few years. And it's not a small bump for most people. A full 42% say their costs have gone up "a lot.