The Worst Home Colors for Selling in 2025

A new survey of home-staging professionals found lime green, bold pink and red to be among the most off-putting colors to home buyers.

Mortgage Rates Back Near Yesterday's Levels After Starting Out Lower

The average mortgage lender was briefly able to offer noticeably lower rates this morning compared to yesterday's latest levels. Credit goes to this morning's jobs report for coming in a bit weaker than expected. What do jobs have to do with rates? Rates are based on bonds and bonds are heavily infl

Couple Goals: Tips for Affording a First Home

Couples often wait years after marriage to buy a home. To save time, opt for cash wedding gifts, avoid debt, explore first-time buyer programs and use tax benefits. 

Building Relationships as a New Agent

New agents should focus on building referrals through people they already know, including family, friends and local business owners.