Market Update
State of the Mortgage & Real Estate Market – October 2026
From rising home prices and low inventory to buydown strategies and debt consolidation, here is what you need to know about the mortgage and real estate market right now.
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Latest Articles
In-depth guides, market updates, and tips to help buyers and realtors navigate the home buying process.
Market Reports
Real Estate: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn & Ann Arbor, Q4 2023
A deep dive into Q4 2023 housing market performance across the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn and Ann Arbor metro areas, with key stats for buyers and sellers.
Real Estate Investing
Navigating Tax Season: Tips for Real Estate Investors
Tax season can be complex for real estate investors. Here are essential strategies to maximize deductions, avoid common mistakes, and keep more of your earnings.
Home Buying
Decoding the Real Estate Affordability Index
The Real Estate Affordability Index is a key measure of whether typical buyers can afford median-priced homes. Here is what it means and why it matters to you.
Home Buying
Warrantable vs. Non-Warrantable Condos
Not all condos are created equal when it comes to financing. Learn the difference between warrantable and non-warrantable condos and how it affects your mortgage options.
Home Buying
Prequalification vs. Preapproval: What Is the Difference?
Prequalification and preapproval are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can give you a major advantage when competing for a home in today's market.
Home Buying
Some Steps to Start Buying a Home in 2024
Thinking about buying a home in 2024? Here are the key steps to take now to set yourself up for success in the new year, from credit prep to finding the right team.
Selling
Understanding the Move: Why Homeowners Decide to Sell
What motivates homeowners to list their homes? Understanding seller psychology can help both buyers and real estate professionals navigate transactions more effectively.
Mortgage & Finance
Inflation and Interest Rates: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Inflation and interest rates are deeply connected, and both have a major impact on the housing market. Here is what every homebuyer and homeowner should understand.
Home Buying
How Do You Know If You Are Ready to Buy a Home?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Here are the key signs that you are truly ready — financially and emotionally.
Mortgage & Finance
Is the Fed Pausing Rate Hikes? What It Means for Homebuyers
Signals from the Federal Reserve about pausing rate hikes have major implications for the housing market. Here is what buyers and homeowners should watch for.
Home Buying
Home Buyer Affordability Factors You Need to Understand
Affordability is about more than just the purchase price. These key factors determine what you can truly afford and how to maximize your buying power.
Real Estate Professionals
World Entrepreneur Day: Real Estate and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
World Entrepreneur Day celebrates the drive and vision of business builders everywhere. Real estate professionals embody that entrepreneurial spirit every day.
Real Estate Investing
Benefits of Investing in Real Estate
Real estate has created more millionaires than almost any other asset class. Here are the key benefits that make it such a powerful wealth-building tool.
Home Buying
Opportunities Remain for Home Buyers to Benefit from Appreciation
Despite market challenges, home buyers who purchase today can still benefit from long-term appreciation gains. Here is how to think about building equity in the current market.
Selling
To the Home Stage! Why Staging Matters When Selling
Home staging can be the difference between a quick sale at full price and a home that sits on the market. Here is what sellers need to know about staging their home effectively.
Home Buying
What to Know About Foreclosure
Foreclosure is a serious situation that affects both homeowners and buyers. Understanding the process, your options, and the opportunities can help you navigate it effectively.
Home Loans
VA Home Loan Breakdown: Benefits Every Veteran Should Know
The VA home loan is one of the most powerful mortgage benefits available to veterans and active-duty service members. Here is everything you need to know.
Homeownership
Beware of Radon in Your Home: What Buyers and Owners Need to Know
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States — and most homeowners have no idea it could be in their home. Here is what you need to know.
Home Buying
The Importance of Title Work in a Real Estate Transaction
Title work is one of the most overlooked but critical steps in buying a home. Understanding what it is and why it matters can protect your most valuable investment.
Home Buying
5 Things to Consider When Buying a Home Unmarried
Buying a home with a partner you are not married to is increasingly common — but it comes with unique legal and financial considerations you need to address upfront.