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Why Sellers Are Pulling Homes Off the Market (And What It Means for Your Home Search)

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You’ve probably seen the chatter online. Housing crash incoming. Sellers are desperate. Just wait it out. Here’s what’s actually happening. The Delisting Wave Is Real Nearly 85,000 homeowners yanked their properties off the market in September 2025 – that’s up 28% from last year and the highest September total in...

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Why You Should Interview More Than One Real Estate Agent (Even Though Most People Don’t)

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Here’s an interesting statistic: According to the National Association of Realtors, 2 out of 3 home buyers only interview one real estate agent before hiring them. And you know what? Most of them end up satisfied with their choice. But “satisfied” and “got the best possible outcome” aren’t always the...

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Home Seller Mistakes to Avoid (updated 2026)

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If you’ve been lucky enough to own a home for at least a few years, then you’re most likely in a very good position. First, there’s a good chance that your home has appreciated alot and you have a good amount of equity. Secondly, you probably also benefited from a...

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Why the Black Homeownership Rate Is Falling — and What We Can Do About It

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If you saw the headline — “Black homeownership rate drops to 43.9 % in Q2 2025” — you’re not imagining it. Something’s happening. But what does this really mean for you and your community? Let’s break it down and look at what we can do to reverse it. 1 |...

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Real Estate Reality Check: The Questions We Get Daily

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After 5+ years and nearly 30,000 conversations, we’ve heard the same questions over and over. And honestly? Most people asking these questions aren’t actually ready to buy or sell real estate yet. That’s not meant to be harsh – it’s meant to save you time, money, and frustration. We love...

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The 5 Most Important Questions Every Home Buyer and Seller Should Ask (But Usually Don’t)

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After 5+ years in business, speaking with nearly 30,000 people, and connecting buyers and sellers with over 1,000 real estate agents nationwide, we’ve heard just about every question imaginable. But there are 5 questions that come up repeatedly – and frankly, the answers might surprise you. If you’re thinking about...

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What Does a Good Realtor Actually Do – Are they Worth It?

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The most important reasons to work with a realtor are for their relationships, negotiation skills and knowledge of the local market. Everything else is noise. But most people don’t understand this. They think that they need to hire an agent for access to the MLS, or so that they can...

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Black-Lead & Black Owned Mortgage Lenders – by State

Increasing Home Ownership in the Black Community (List Below) Realtors helps you find a home, but lenders💰 help you pay for it! The first step in the home buying process is to apply for a home loan. You may want to compare and contrast 2-3 mortgage lenders to see who...

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Why You Should Work with a Black Real Estate Agent in 2026

There are a number of stories documenting the historical redlining that has taken place over decades, keeping black people out of certain neighborhoods and even entire cities. Equally troubling, it’s sometimes difficult for black people to sell their homes. There are stories of people offering lower prices for our homes,...

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