Tracy Anderson, Real Estate Broker, McColly Real Estate

09/29/2026

Nationally, this week is the best week of the year to buy a home, and the following few weeks are almost as favorable. If you've been considering a move, this is your sign to reach out to your local real estate agent and get started!

09/24/2026

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Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.

09/24/2026

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09/24/2026

If you are house hunting right now, here is something worth knowing. Buyers of newly built homes landed a lower average mortgage rate last quarter than buyers of existing homes, 5.85% versus 6.47%.

A big reason why is that many builders are buying down rates to help sell their inventory, which can mean real savings on your monthly payment.

We broke down two other things you can control about your rate too; check out the full post below.

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09/22/2026

09/22/2026

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09/22/2026

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