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New state law effective October 15th requires offers to allow for right to home inspection.

In highly competitive real estate markets, buyers have felt pressured to waive their right to a home inspection when making an offer, knowing at least some competing buyers will likely do the same. A new state law taking effect October 15th 2025 aims to eliminate that contention. The new law includes language barring any contract […]
Home buying

Why experts say mortgage rates should ease over the next year.

Mortgage rates have started to fall – but is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here’s why. The Link Between Mortgage Rates and […]
Home buying, Uncategorized

Three trends improving affordability

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for […]
Home buying, Home selling, Uncategorized

Lowest mortgage rates since last year

Mortgage interest rates have recently experienced a notable decline, offering potential relief for homebuyers and those looking to refinance. This drop is influenced by various economic factors, including shifts in Federal Reserve policies, lower inflation rates, and global economic uncertainties that drive demand for safer investments like U.S. Treasury bonds, subsequently affecting mortgage rates. For […]