91% of Sellers Used an Agent in 2025. Here’s What They Value Most

If you’ve seen the headlines lately, you might think no one trusts real estate agents anymore. Between the big National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit, changes to commission rules, and endless online debates, it’s easy to assume the traditional real estate model is falling apart. But here’s w

The Great Divide: Why First-Time Buyers Feel Shut Out of Today’s Housing Market

If you feel like everyone buying their first home these days is a little older than they used to be, you’re absolutely right. According to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of REALTORS®, the median age of first-time home buyers hit 40 this year, the highest on

Shopping Around for a Lender Could Save Homebuyers Up to $44K. Here’s How

When you’re buying a home in the DFW market, one of the smartest moves you can make is shopping around for a lender. Many buyers assume rates are the same everywhere, but they aren’t. A recent Realtor.com® analysis of nearly two million loans found that borrowers who compared multiple lenders saved