Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?
You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you. With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can
Buyers Have More Room to Negotiate Right Now
For buyers who have been waiting for the right opportunity to purchase a home, there’s some encouraging news: you may have more negotiating power than you did a few years ago. The housing market has changed. During the peak of the pandemic-era housing boom, buyers often had to compete against multip
The "De-Listing" Trend: Why Sellers Are Hitting Pause in 2026
By Marquesa Hobbs, Colorado Springs Realtor If you have been keeping an eye on real estate headlines lately, you might have noticed a recurring, somewhat alarming theme: sellers are pulling their homes off the market in droves. Nationwide, we recently saw 5.8% of all U.S. home listings taken down in
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