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After a few years of a housing market that felt stuck in neutral, 2026 could be the year we see things shift back into gear. Experts predict more people will start moving, and that may open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Are Expected to Sell Affordability challenges in recent years […]
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For many homebuyers over the past couple of years, entering the market has felt daunting. Rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates made it challenging to make the math work. If you paused your home search during that time, you’re not alone. The good news? This fall, affordability is starting to improve, giving buyers
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Starting October 15, 2025, Massachusetts will implement significant changes to home inspection practices under the regulation 760 CMR 74.00. This law, part of the Affordable Homes Act, aims to protect homebuyers by ensuring their right to a home inspection is not waived or limited during residential real estate transactions. Understanding these changes is crucial for
If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to move, last week finally delivered some good news. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to its lowest point since October 2024, marking the largest one-day drop in over a year. What Caused the Drop? According to Mortgage News Daily, this reaction came
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The last thing any seller wants is to get all the way to the finish line, only for the deal to fall apart right before closing. Unfortunately, that’s happening more often than it used to. According to recent Redfin data, about 15% of pending home sales fell through in June. For comparison, before the pandemic
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Not every homebuyer is looking for the largest house on the block. Many people want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, condos can be a smart way to enter homeownership without stretching your budget. For downsizers, they
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If you tried buying a home a couple of years ago, you probably remember the chaos all too well. Homes were hitting the market and disappearing almost instantly, sometimes in just hours. Buyers had to drop everything to run to a showing, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else already had an offer in
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According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of
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If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices
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If you’re searching for the right home, or hoping to get better pricing or financing options, it might be time to take a closer look at new construction. In today’s market, newly built homes could be one of the most promising opportunities available. Here at Real Estate Exchange, here’s what we’re seeing: Roughly one in
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