First-Time Buyers Have More Power Right Now Than They Realize and Most Have No Idea

Matt Brady

Published on: 09/04/2026

Inventory is up, homes are sitting longer, and sellers are making concessions in ways we have not seen in years. Matt Brady breaks down three tools first-time buyers can stack together to get deals that were simply not possible two or three years ago.

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Are Home Prices Actually Dropping Right Now? Here Is the Honest Answer

Matt Brady

Published on: 09/04/2026

National headlines say prices are dipping but real estate has never been a national game. Matt Brady explains why local data tells a completely different story and what actually matters for your specific situation.

Mortgage

Why Mortgage Rates Jumped and What Smart Buyers Are Doing About It Right Now

Matt Brady

Published on: 07/04/2026

The conflict with Iran triggered a chain reaction that pushed mortgage rates back up after briefly dipping below 6 percent. Matt Brady explains how it works and the three strategies buyers need to protect themselves from rate volatility right now.

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