Brad Smith, Real Estate Professional

08/12/2026

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

08/12/2026

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

07/20/2026

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

07/13/2026

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

07/09/2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

07/08/2026

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

07/08/2026

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.