Bojie He, Real Estate Professional & Listing Specialist

09/27/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a little more negotiating room, competition is easing, with fewer bidding wars and fewer homes selling above asking than a year ago.

There are still affordability challenges, but the buying environment has some encouraging signs. Mortgage rates are lower than they were last summer, price cuts are becoming more common, and competition has eased as homes spend a little longer on the market. NerdWallet’s bigger point is that tryin...

09/25/2026

Even when you feel as if some HOA rules have turned into a steel trap determined to ruin your life at every turn, find comfort in this: Homeowners associations are bound by the rule of law, no matter what the president of the board says. Which means there are some unenforceable HOA rules you should be aware of.

Living in a homeowners association can come with a legion of perks—like manicured common lawns, swanky amenities, and some rad Fourth of July barbecues. But anyone living in an HOA community will tell you straight out—there are a lot of rules enforced.

09/22/2026

If retirement is on your mind, where you live can make a real difference in your health, happiness, budget, and daily routine.

Kiplinger looks at retirement through a lifestyle lens, comparing states on health, happiness, cost of living, insurance, and life expectancy. Utah stands out for retiree happiness, Minnesota ranks highly for senior health care, West Virginia gets attention for lower living costs, and Hawaii scores....

09/20/2026

If you’re waiting for home prices to suddenly collapse, current data points more toward a slow, uneven market adjustment, with some areas cooling while national prices remain relatively steady.

There’s plenty of talk about a possible housing crash, but the conditions today look very different from those surrounding 2008. Housing supply was about 4.5 months in May compared with roughly 13 months leading into the previous crisis, while lending standards are stronger and homeowners generall...

09/18/2026

If buying your first home in California feels impossible, where you look can make a big difference. These seven cities offer some alternatives worth putting on your radar.

09/15/2026

This is a good reminder that even small changes to a real estate contract can carry risks if everyone isn’t clear on the details.

Sometimes buyers agree to let sellers remain in the home for a short period after closing, especially when timing gets complicated between moves. While it can seem like a reasonable compromise, these arrangements can create legal, insurance, and liability issues if expectations aren’t clearly spel...

09/13/2026

If you’re comparing affordable places to put down roots, housing is only part of the equation—jobs, everyday expenses and the neighbourhood you choose matter too.

Affordability can look dramatically different depending on where you live. FinanceFirst’s 2026 ranking puts Toledo and Laredo at the top, followed by Lubbock, Fort Wayne and Memphis. The 25 cities on the list have cost-of-living indexes between 80 and 91, placing them below the national benchmark....

09/11/2026

If AI-generated listing photos have ever made you question what’s real, you’re not alone—buyers are pushing back when digital staging crosses the line from helpful to misleading.

AI is quickly finding its way into real estate, but not always in the ways you might expect. Dwell spoke with agents using it to analyze financial scenarios, automate routine tasks, visualize potential renovations and create marketing content. There’s also a cautionary side: digitally altering lis...

09/08/2026

Low-cost markets can look appealing on paper, but the right move depends on balancing affordability with jobs, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

Housing affordability looks very different depending on where you live, and some U.S. cities still offer much lower costs than major coastal markets. This guide compares home prices alongside broader living expenses like utilities and taxes, which gives a more complete picture of affordability. If y...

09/06/2026

If you’re on a fixed income — like many people in retirement — controlling your expenses becomes more important than ever.

If you’re on a fixed income — like many people in retirement — controlling your expenses becomes more important than ever. One way to do that? Living somewhere with a lower cost of living. That’s part of the thinking behind finance website WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of Best and Worst States ...