The 2025 Real Estate Report

Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025.

Top housing experts and economists give a glimpse of what mortgage rates, home values and the national real estate market will do in 2025. 

Key Takeaways

• Mortgages are …

Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage

With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don't let that deter you: If other homebuyers' experiences are any indication, odds are you'll …

Let's take a look at the real estate market. Currently there are 235 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 821 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 22.3%(235dividedby1,056). So you might be asking yourself, that's great... but what exactly does it mean?

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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums

From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion …

Navigating the Real Estate: Insights into Today's Market Trends for Bryan and College Station

Welcome to our latest exploration of the dynamic world of real estate! In this blog, we'll take a deep dive into the current trends and dynamics shaping the market landscape. Whether you're a …

Does your current home no longer serve your needs?

If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality …

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low. Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, …

 Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted …

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. 

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump …

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget
in a Season of Inflation 

You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are …