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07/11/2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

The second half of the year probably won't be perfect. But it could be better.
Mortgage rates may ease. Home sales could pick up. And prices are expected to continue rising at a healthier, more sustainable pace. If you've been waiting for signs of progress, this is it.
If you want to understand what these forecasts mean for your plans and what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

07/10/2026

What was your senior superlative?

Best dressed? Most likely to succeed? What will your superlative be?

07/10/2026

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Student loans don't have to be the thing standing between you and owning a home. If you've been putting off your homebuying plans because of that debt, talk to a lender about your options. It may not be the barrier you think it is.

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Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.

07/09/2026

Talk about luxury! Imagine what life would be like living on a sailing yacht.

Take a look inside this luxury sailing yacht designed by Louisiana designer, Colleen Waguespack.

07/08/2026

Mitchel Wu has a talent for bringing toys to life with his photography.

Mitchel Wu has a talent for bringing toys to life with his photography.

07/08/2026

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Moving is both a personal milestone and an investment in your community. So, if the time is right for you, let's connect. You'll make a difference for more people than you know.

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Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

07/07/2026

Follow this guide to layer patterns like a pro.

Discover how to layer popular home interior patterns.

07/06/2026

Olympic curler John Shuster explains how he helped the USA team win gold.

Learn more about the "King of Curling", John Shuster!

07/06/2026

A lot of buyers and sellers are holding back right now because they're worried we're headed for another 2008. But look at the numbers.

In 2008, homeowner equity and mortgage debt were nearly identical. That means, if someone hit a rough patch, they had almost nothing to fall back on. That's part of what made that crash so bad.

Today? Home equity is at $34.9 trillion. Debt is at $14.4 trillion. So, homeowners aren't stuck. They have equity built up in their homes – which means if they needed to sell, many could and they’d still come out ahead. They have a cushion.

This isn’t a crash. Today’s market still has a solid foundation.

And if worries about a crash have been keeping you on the sidelines, it might be worth having a conversation about what a move could look like for you right now.

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07/04/2026

Today’s buyers are putting less money down. And that’s reassuring if you’ve been feeling priced out of the market lately.

The typical buyer put down about $23,400 in early 2026 – that's a 19% year-over-year dip, and the lowest down payments have been since 2021. How’s that possible?

A more balanced market and more moderate home prices are easing the pressure to put a big sum down. Plus, more buyers are opting for loans that require little or no down payments, like FHA and VA loans.

That combination is helping more people stop waiting and start buying.

So, if saving’s been the holdup, it’s time to explore your options.

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