The Great Divide: Why First-Time Buyers Feel Shut Out of Today’s Housing Market

If you feel like everyone buying their first home these days is a little older than they used to be, you’re absolutely right. According to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of REALTORS®, the median age of first-time home buyers hit 40 this year, the highest o

7 Scariest Things Buyers Notice During a Showing

You don’t need flickering lights or a haunted history to give buyers the creeps. Sometimes it’s the cat litter smell, the cluttered countertops, or the door that mysteriously won’t open. According to a new  Real Estate Witch survey, more than half of Americans (52%) say they’d buy a haunted house i

Is a Fixer-Upper Worth It? Here are the Risks and Rewards

Fixer-uppers are getting more attention than ever.  Searches for homes in need of some TLC have tripled since 2021. And these homes now receive over 50% more online views than similar listings.  Lower price tags and the chance to customize a property both have strong appeal. But fixer-uppers also c

More Homes, Less Stress: The Fall Buyer Advantage

I always tell my clients you can’t time the market. That’s because trying to buy at the exact perfect moment is a recipe for frustration.  But national data shows that the week of October 12–18, 2025, is expected to be the single best week of the year for homebuyers. The reason is simple: this one