General Community News Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low. Does It Matter in 2026? If you’ve been watching mortgage rates and waiting for a “better time” to buy, here’s your chance. Rates just dipped below 6% for the first time in more than three years. Even modest rate movement can change what you can afford, how competitive you can be, and whether buying feels realistic again, especially if last […]
General Community News Expert Forecasts Point to Home Affordability Improving in 2026 If the last few years have felt like a constant tug-of-war between home prices, mortgage rates, and “Can we actually afford this?”, you’re not alone. Affordability has been the biggest obstacle for buyers (and a major source of hesitation for sellers), but the outlook for 2026 is more encouraging than what we’ve seen in a […]
Affiliated Updates CENTURY 21 Affiliated Expands Northern Indiana Footprint With New Granger Office Granger, IN — December 9, 2025 — CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the No. 1 CENTURY 21 franchise in the world, today announced the opening of its newest office, located at 6910 North Main Street, Building 2, Granger, IN 46530. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to delivering elevated client service, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting continued […]
General Community News Renting vs. Buying: Which Home Option Is Right for You? Between stubborn mortgage rates and rising home prices, you’ve probably mulled over renting vs. buying a home. In market conditions like these, renting and waiting to buy can feel like your only realistic option. This can be the truth in many cases, and buying before you’re ready can be a costly mistake. But the short-term savings […]
Affiliated Updates CENTURY 21 Affiliated Announces Strategic Partnership with CMG Financial and Welcomes Greg Harkleroad as Joint Venture Division Sales Manager Madison, WI – June 26, 2025 – CENTURY 21 Affiliated is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with CMG Financial, a top five privately held mortgage lender in the U.S., and the appointment of Greg Harkleroad (NMLS ID# 427611) as the Joint Venture Division Sales Manager to lead this exciting collaboration. This partnership represents […]
Affiliated Updates Stronger Together: Local Real Estate Teams Unite Under CENTURY 21 Affiliated NILES, Ml – [June 24, 2025] – A new chapter in Niles real estate begins as Integrity Real Estate Professionals officially join the CENTURY 21 Affiliated family. This exciting change follows Horizon Realty Group’s affiliation earlier this year. As part of this transition, Brian Floor will be stepping away from his leadership role and resuming […]
Beloit, WI America’s Richest Self-Made Woman, Billionaire Diane Hendricks, and Daughter Konya Hendricks Schuh Take on Hometown Revitalization in New Daytime Docuseries “BETTING ON BELOIT”   New Home Renovation and Design Series Premieres July 12 at 1 pm ET/PT on A&E, Part of the Network’s Lifestyle Daytime Programming Block   Trailer HERE   NOTE: Konya Hendricks Schuh and Connor Fox are licensed real estate agents with CENTURY 21 Affiliated.   LOS ANGELES – (June 11, 2025) – America’s […]
Affiliated Updates From Dan’s Desk: June 3, 2025 As spring winds down and June approaches, we typically anticipate a familiar surge in housing market activity across the United States. This seasonal trend is especially pronounced in regions like the Midwest, where warmer weather traditionally brings buyers and sellers out in force. But this year, something feels different. The energy we expect to accompany […]
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General Community News Adjustable-Rate Mortgages on the Rise: Should You Jump In? If you’re in the market for a house, you’re probably not encouraged by today’s mortgage rates. Elevated rates and rising home prices have many homebuyers starting to explore other financing options that make more sense. One type of loan gaining popularity is adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). If you remember the 2008 market crash, you may be […]
General Community News Top 12 Home Improvement Projects That Add the Most Value Home improvement projects can be productive, fulfilling ways to spend your spare time. But, they can also be costly ventures that end up being more trouble than they’re worth. Your invested time, money, and energy matter, and some upgrades don’t offer the return on investment you expect. U.S. News Real Estate explains it this way: […]
General Community News How Could a Recession in 2025 Affect the Housing Market? As talk about economic slowdowns runs wild, worries about a potential recession in 2025 are on the rise. Naturally, many homeowners are wondering what a recession could do to the value of their home, and their buying power. Using historical data from recessions of decades past, let’s see how a recession might affect the housing […]
General Community News Foreclosures Rose in Q1 2025 – Is It a Warning Sign? With everyday costs seemingly rising across the board, the state of the housing market is a natural concern. When basic living expenses rise, even critical financial responsibilities like mortgage payments start to slip, leading to increased foreclosures. Unsurprisingly, new data shows filings for foreclosures rose in Q1 2025, stirring worries about another housing crash like […]
Affiliated Updates From Dan’s Desk: May 5, 2025 As we continue navigating a rapidly evolving real estate landscape, I wanted to take a moment each quarter to connect directly with you—our agents, staff, and leadership team—to share what I’m seeing in the market, what it means for our business, and how we can continue moving forward together. This new quarterly message is meant […]
General Community News Are You Waiting To Buy? This Spring May Be Your Time To Move Between low inventory, high home prices, and unpredictable mortgage rates, 2024 was a rocky year for real estate. It should come as no surprise then that 70% of buyers stopped their home search last year. If you were one of them and are still waiting to buy in 2025, this spring could be your time.   […]
General Community News Should You Buy a Home This Spring or Wait for Lower Prices? You’re probably familiar with the saying “The best time to plant a tree was yesterday, but the next best time is today.” It’s a valuable lesson about future planning and investment that, surprisingly, applies to the decision to buy a home too. Even though buying a home is a major financial expense, it’s also a […]
General Community News Here’s the Next Best Time To Sell Your Home This Spring Back in March, Realtor.com reported that the best time to list your house in 2025 was April 13–19. With that week now behind us, you may be wondering if you missed your chance this year. Fortunately, you still have plenty of time, if another source’s prediction holds true this spring. Realtor.com may be one of […]
General Community News Many Fear a Housing Market Crash in 2025 – Will It Happen? Between every economic uncertainty underpinning this year so far, Americans are understandably trepid about the future. Amid market lows and rising prices, many are asking if we’re heading for a housing market crash in 2025. If talk of tariffs and mercurial markets are giving you pause about your plans, you’re not alone. In fact, new […]
General Community News It’s Tax Day – Here’s How a Refund Can Help You Save For a Home If you’ve been planning to buy a house, you know how hard it can be to save for a home. What you might not know is that your tax return can be a helpful boost to your savings and budget. According to a recent post by Freddie Mac:   “ . . . your tax […]
General Community News New Data Points to a Promising 2025 Home Buying Season for Buyers Many real estate markets have been in a bit of a freeze these past few years thanks to low inventory. But if you’ve been in the market for a home and discouraged by lacking options, good news has finally arrived. Home supply is rising, and the 2025 home buying season is shaping up to be […]
General Community News Selling Your Home? Avoid This Mistake When Setting Your Asking Price When selling your house, the typical goal is to sell quickly at the best price possible. Naturally, ever since home prices took off around 5 years ago, most sellers have been aiming high. But housing inventory is making a comeback, and some sellers haven’t considered what this shift means for their asking price. As a […]