Homeowners Are Sitting on More Wealth Than They Realize and Here Is What the Smart Ones Are Doing

Renovations, debt payoff, helping kids buy. Tricia Reece explains what your home equity can do now. ...more

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July 03, 2026•3 min read

More First-Time Buyers Are Teaming Up With Family to Buy a Home and Here Is Why It Actually Works

Co-borrowing with parents or siblings builds more buying power. Tricia Reece explains how it works. ...more

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June 30, 2026•4 min read

May Was a Reminder That Rate Timing Does Not Work and Here Is the Plan That Actually Does

One hot report moved rates fast. Tricia Reece explains how to buy when the numbers make sense now. ...more

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June 15, 2026•4 min read

A March 2026 Rule Change That Could Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premium and Almost Nobody Is Talking About It

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just changed their roof insurance requirements in a move that affects the majority of mortgage borrowers. Tricia Reece explains what changed, why it matters right now, and w... ...more

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April 06, 2026•5 min read

Spring Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Homebuying Journey and It Starts With Your Credit

If buying a home has been on your mind this spring the first and most powerful step you can take is understanding your credit. Tricia Reece explains why credit is the foundation of everything and how ... ...more

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March 24, 2026•4 min read

The Home Sale Tax Exclusion Has Not Changed Since 1997: What Long-Term Homeowners Need to Know Now

Lawmakers are seriously discussing updating the capital gains exclusion on home sales for the first time in nearly 30 years. Tricia Reece explains what is being debated and why long-term homeowners wi... ...more

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March 16, 2026•6 min read

Are We Finally in a Buyer's Market? What Tricia Reece Wants Every Buyer to Understand

Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer but prices are not falling the way the data suggests they should. Tricia Reece breaks down what is really happening and where prepared buyers can find real... ...more

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March 16, 2026•5 min read

Is AI Going to Change the Way Homes Are Bought and Sold?

Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of everyday real estate conversations. Buyers are hearing about tools that can search for homes, analyze pricing, and even help write offers. Naturall... ...more

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January 27, 2026•2 min read

What’s Driving Buyer Behavior in 2026?

If you have been watching the market and wondering why buyers are acting differently heading into 2026, you are not imagining it. The market is shifting, and the smartest buyers are already adapting. ... ...more

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January 16, 2026•3 min read