If 2026 has felt a little overwhelming, you’re not alone. Between economic headlines and everyday uncertainty, it’s easy to wonder if now is the wrong time to buy or sell a [...]

 

For years, many buyers have felt like they were competing against investors with deep pockets, cash offers, and the ability to move quickly. When you’re searching for your first home, that can make the process feel especially [...]

 

If you've been waiting to buy a home because you're hoping mortgage rates will drop significantly, you're not alone. Many buyers have decided to press pause, believing much lower rates are just around the [...]

 

For months, many of the headlines focused on one thing: home prices were expected to fall. While the market did slow down, the latest housing data suggests that the pace of price growth may be starting to turn in a more positive [...]

Lately, inflation has been moving in the wrong direction, and it's getting a lot of attention. While the headlines can sound alarming, it's important to understand what’s really happening, how it affects the housing market, and what it could mean if you're thinking about buying or selling a [...]

 

One of the most common things I hear from people thinking about moving is:

"We're going to wait until rates come down."

Or,

"Maybe prices will soften a little more."

And while those concerns are completely understandable, there's something important to consider:

The reason you wanted to move in the first place probably hasn't changed.

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The headlines about rising mortgage debt can sound alarming at first glance. With mortgage balances across the U.S. reaching record highs, it’s understandable why some people are feeling uneasy about the housing market. But when you look beyond the headline numbers, the bigger picture tells a much more reassuring

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Thinking about selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard that staging can make a difference before listing your home. But what exactly is staging, and is it really worth the effort? The answer is yes, especially in today’s [...]

 

 

Dear Community,
It is with overwhelming excitement that we share the success of our first six months of giving as 1% for Maine®. In just six short months we have collectively poured $72,000 back into our communities in an effort to support Maine's youth. Knowing that this initiative is new within the community and within the company, we wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a bit more about how it [...]