The First Heritage Realty Blog

  • Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat,KCM Crew

    Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

    If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward.In most places, prices aren’t flat at all.What the Data Really ShowsWhile w

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  • Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year,KCM Crew

    Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

    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 for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why.The Link Between Mortgage Rat

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  • Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025,KCM Crew

    Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

    If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the comb

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  • What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding),KCM Crew

    What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

    A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below):Here’s the good news. While the broader economy may

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