Real Estate Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? Thursday November 13th, 2025 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers Mortgage Rates Affordability Forecasts Article from Keeping Current Matters … … A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll […]
Real Estate The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now Monday November 10th, 2025 Article from Keeping Current Matters For Buyers,Buying Tips If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without […]
Real Estate Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All   Monday October 27th, 2025 For Sellers,Inventory,Agent Value,Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost […]
Real Estate Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now   Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 For Sellers,Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in […]
Real Estate Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say   Monday October 20th, 2025 For Buyers,For Sellers,Home Prices,Economy,Forecasts Article from Keeping Current Matters If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. […]
Real Estate The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know   Thursday October 16th, 2025 For Sellers,First-Time Buyers,Mortgage Rates,Move-Up,Affordability,Buying Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improvingin 39 of the top […]
Real Estate Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year   Monday October 13th, 2025 For Buyers,New Construction,Affordability,Buying Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because […]
Real Estate Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year   Monday October 6th, 2025 . For Buyers,For Sellers,First-Time Buyers,Mortgage Rates,Affordability,Economy Article from Keeping Current Matters . You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room […]
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Real Estate Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers   Monday September 29th, 2025 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers Article from Keeping Current Matters If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or […]
Real Estate Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today Wednesday September 24th, 2025 For Buyers,For Sellers,Home Prices,Inventory Article from Keeping Current Matters There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what’s happening […]
Real Estate Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth? Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?   Thursday September 18th, 2025 For Sellers,Equity,Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home.   Because here’s the […]
Real Estate Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking Price and How To Avoid It Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking Price and How To Avoid It Monday September 8th, 2025 For Sellers,Home Prices,Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here […]
Real Estate What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory Thursday August 28th, 2025 For Buyers, New Construction You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel […]
Real Estate Should You Still Expect a Bidding War? Should You Still Expect a Bidding War? Monday August 25th, 2025 Article from Keeping Current Matters For Buyers,First-Time Buyers If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not […]
Real Estate From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again Thursday August 21st, 2025 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Buying Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You […]
Real Estate How are Changing Rates Impacting Your Monthly Payment? How are Changing Rates Impacting Your Monthly Payment? Even a small shift in mortgage rates can make a big difference in your monthly payment. Want to stay on top of rate changes and what they mean for your budget? Let’s connect. Twila Bertrand, Realtor CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Serving buyers and sellers in Lufkin, Huntington, […]
Real Estate Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back? Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back? Wednesday August 13th, 2025 Article from Keeping Current Matters For Buyers,New Construction,Agent Value,Affordability If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, […]
Real Estate Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Thursday August 7th, 2025 For Sellers,For Sale by Owner,Inventory,Agent Value,Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an […]
Real Estate Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 Thursday July 24th, 2025 For Buyers,For Sellers,Home Prices,Mortgage Rates,Forecasts Article from Keeping Current Matters If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of […]
Real Estate The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear   Monday July 14th, 2025 Article from Keeping Current Matters Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve […]