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June
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June 8th, 2026 by
Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget? Simplifying The Market

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

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Category: For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips
June
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June 4th, 2026 by
What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move Simplifying The Market

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

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Category: For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy
June
3

June 3rd, 2026 by
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 Simplifying The Market

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

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Category: For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Economy, Forecasts
June
1

June 1st, 2026 by
Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers Simplifying The Market

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

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Category: For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips
May
28

May 28th, 2026 by
The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now Simplifying The Market

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

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Category: For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips
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