Despite the Headlines, More Sellers Than Ever Are Choosing Real Estate Agents

If you’ve seen the headlines lately, you might think no one trusts real estate agents anymore. Between the big National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit, changes to commission rules, and endless online debates, it’s easy to assume the traditional real estate model is falling apart. But here’s

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

Shopping Around for a Lender Could Save Homebuyers Up to $44K. Here’s How

When you’re buying a home in Cedar Rapids, one of the smartest moves you can make is shopping around for a lender.  Many buyers assume rates are the same everywhere, but they aren’t. A recent Realtor.com® analysis of nearly two million loans found that borrowers who compared multiple lenders saved

When Good Houses Go Bad: 3 Reasons Homes “Die” on the Market

Some listings rise fast and sell in days. Others end up in the graveyard of forgotten homes, buried under price cuts and low traffic.  If your home in Cedar Rapids has gone cold this fall, it’s not cursed. It’s just out of sync with the market. Realtor.com recently reported a 47% surge in delisting