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The Unaffordable Housing Market: Where It's Getting Worse – And Why
The U.S. housing market has faced significant shifts since the pandemic, with more than 40% of the top 100 metropolitan markets grappling...

Neil Caron
May 162 min read


Best Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2025: Your Path to Homeownership
As home prices and mortgage rates continue to pose challenges for first-time buyers, some U.S. metro areas stand out as more accessible...

Neil Caron
May 162 min read


First-Time Homebuyers Face Tough Market – What It Means for Builders
For many aspiring homeowners, the dream of purchasing a first home in 2025 is feeling more elusive than ever. Despite some home builders...

Neil Caron
May 153 min read


Why Buying a Home Still Makes Sense in 2025: The ReadySetLoan Perspective
In today’s evolving real estate market, potential homebuyers may feel uncertain about taking the plunge. But despite the challenges,...

Neil Caron
May 143 min read


Pope Leo XIV: A New Era of AI and Housing Finance
Pope Leo XIV made a striking statement in his first formal address to the College of Cardinals by referencing artificial intelligence as...

Neil Caron
May 142 min read


Affordability Roadblocks: Fannie Mae Survey Shows Consumers Still on the Sidelines
Despite a slight economic lift, the housing market continues to feel the pinch as consumer sentiment remains low, according to Fannie...

Neil Caron
May 122 min read


Class of 2025: Homeownership Delayed Until 2034
For many 2025 college graduates, the dream of homeownership may be a distant reality. According to a new MortgageResearch.com analysis,...

Neil Caron
May 122 min read


🐽 RSL Spotlight: Major Mortgage Policy Changes in Trump's First 100 Days
The first 100 days of the Trump presidency brought sweeping changes to the mortgage and housing landscape. From borrower eligibility...

Neil Caron
May 32 min read


🐽From Solo to Sold: How Single Women Are Owning the Market
Single women are rewriting the rules of homeownership—across every generation. The latest NAR Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends...

Neil Caron
May 32 min read


🏚️ Foreclosure Auctions Surge 20%: What's Driving the Spike in 2025?
Foreclosure activity is back in the headlines — and not in a good way. According to new data from Auction.com , foreclosure auction...

Neil Caron
May 22 min read


States Eye Big Changes to Property Taxes — But Replacement Plans Raise Big Questions
Across the country, several states are considering major overhauls—or even total elimination—of property taxes, a move that could reshape...

Neil Caron
May 23 min read


🐽 Snout-Out: Tipping Fatigue Is Real – Here’s How Americans Are Fighting Back
These days, even your barista’s tip screen spins faster than mortgage rates. Welcome to 2025: where tipping isn’t just expected at...

Neil Caron
May 12 min read


Connecticut Flunks in New Homebuilding and Affordability Rankings — Here's What It Means for Buyers
The latest Realtor.com® Housing Report Card reveals a sharp divide in how well states are tackling the U.S. housing crisis — and...

Neil Caron
May 12 min read


🐽 Snout-Out: California Brings Home the Bacon: Now the 4th-Largest Economy
Move over, sushi and samurais — California just flexed its economic muscles and snouted its way past Japan to become the world’s...

Neil Caron
Apr 302 min read


Why Newlyweds Are Asking for Homebuying Help Instead of Wedding Gifts
For many modern couples, something borrowed isn't just a tradition—it's part of the financial plan. Today’s newlyweds are increasingly...

Neil Caron
Apr 303 min read


Why the Housing Market Is Healthier in 2025 Than Headlines Suggest
Despite the Noise, Inventory Growth and Steady Sales Are Bright Spots At ReadySetLoan, we believe in looking beyond the headlines—and...

Neil Caron
Apr 292 min read


The Blame Game: Baby Boomers vs. Millennials Over the Housing Crisis
When it comes to the housing market, there’s no shortage of frustration—and now there’s no shortage of finger-pointing either. According...

Neil Caron
Apr 292 min read


Million-Dollar "Starter Homes"? First-Time Buyers Face New Reality in 2025
It’s not your imagination: buying your first home has never been more expensive — especially in certain parts of the country. According...

Neil Caron
Apr 282 min read


Connecticut's Housing Market Highlights – Spring 2025
🔵 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT National Rank: #8 Population: 1,169,048 Unemployment Rate (Feb 2025): 4.4% Median Listing...

Neil Caron
Apr 282 min read


Housing Inventory Reaches Highest Level Since 2020 — But Buyers Are Still Cautious
A surge in home listings gives the market more breathing room, but affordability challenges continue to hold buyers back. The spring real...

Neil Caron
Apr 252 min read
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