Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Since a lot of people aren’t familiar with this type of loan, let’s start with a…
Investors Own Just 0.4% of Single-Family Homes [VIDEO]
4-7-26 Investors Not Buying All Homes VIDEO You may have heard big investors are buying a lot of homes. But that’s not what the numbers show. Only 0.4% of the single-family homes in this country are owned by big investors. Want a quick breakdown of what’s really driving today’s market? Let’s talk. #RealEstateNews #HousingMarket #RealEstatewithMrG
https://realestatewithmrg.blog/2026/04/07/investors-own-just-0-4-of-single-family-homes-video/
Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they…
https://realestatewithmrg.blog/2026/04/06/your-house-hasnt-sold-yet-should-you-rent-it-out-instead/
NAR thought home sales would spike this year. Not anymore, thanks to volatile mortgage rates
NAR will revise its bullish 14% sales jump as a result of market reaction to Trump's war in Iran by Taylor Anderson (INMAN) The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) chief economist, Lawrence Yun, is revising his previous forecast for home sales in 2026 downward due to the rapid rise in interest rates, which has reduced buying power heading into the spring homebuying season.
February 2023: Record New Home Listings Unveiled
Feel like you’ve seen everything on the market, but nothing’s quite right? Remember, fresh options are popping up every day. In February, 362k more homes hit the market. And one of those could be exactly what you’re looking for.
https://realestatewithmrg.blog/2026/04/03/february-2023-record-new-home-listings-unveiled/
Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.
Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until later on in the process to tackle this step.
https://realestatewithmrg.blog/2026/04/03/before-you-fall-in-love-with-a-house-do-this-first/
Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You
Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need. The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where you live. But they're not crashing.
https://realestatewithmrg.blog/2026/04/03/dont-let-home-prices-headlines-fool-you/
This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market
There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market. Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And if you’re trying to purchase a home yourself, that can make it feel like the odds are stacked against you. But when you take a closer look at the data, a very different picture starts to come into focus.
Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
Article from HousingWire, March 26, 2026 Concise summary Mortgage rates have increased to 6.62%, closer to 7% than 6%, due to the escalation of the conflict in Iran. The rise in mortgage rates is affecting the housing market, which had shown positive demand before the war, with purchase application data and pending home sales experiencing growth. The conflict's impact on mortgage rates and the housing…
The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18. And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly seller-friendly:
