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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/27/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/27/25

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

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

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/25/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/25/25

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

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Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/24/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/24/25

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

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The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/22/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/22/25

The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/17/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/17/25

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

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Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/15/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/15/25

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/13/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/13/25

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

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The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/10/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/10/25

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

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A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/8/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/8/25

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Jeremy Kilbourne 10/6/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 10/6/25

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/29/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/29/25

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/26/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/26/25

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/24/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/24/25

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/22/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/22/25

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

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The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/19/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/19/25

The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/17/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/17/25

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/15/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/15/25

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/12/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/12/25

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/10/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/10/25

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Jeremy Kilbourne 9/8/25 Jeremy Kilbourne 9/8/25

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

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