41% of Homeowners Haven't Reviewed Their Insurance in a Year. Have You?

Four out of 10 (41%) people with homeowner’s insurance policies made no change to their policy in over a year, according to a survey conducted online by The Harris Poll in June of this year. Another two out of 10 (20%) said they hadn't touched their policy since the day they bought it. The numbers o

7 Signs a Home Seller May Be Ready to Negotiate

In July, the number of U.S. homebuyers hit a new low at 966,752, according to Redfin.  Meanwhile, nearly 1.46 million sellers were in the market. That means sellers outnumbered buyers by nearly half a million people. Which means buyers still in the market are facing less competition for available ho

50+ New Housing Provisions Are Now Federal Law. What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

The ROAD to Housing Act is the most sweeping federal housing law in a generation. It became law on July 11, 2026 with overwhelming bipartisan support.    So, does this change anything for you?    I’m breaking down the changes most likely to impact buyers and homeowners in Cedar Rapids, so you know w

Americans Say Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment in 2026

Every year, Gallup asks Americans a simple question:  What's the best long-term investment?  Real estate won again in 2026, for the 14th year running. I get why people ask if that's still true. Crypto has its true believers, and while the stock market has had a rough stretch lately, it’s a popular o