Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.

According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years …

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know.

If a move is on your radar for …

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:

• What’s wrong with it?

• …

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into …

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

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Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.

Buyers have …

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim:

“Big investors are buying up all the homes.”

And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a …

How to Choose a Top Real Estate Agent in Greater Memphis

Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying or selling a home. In the Greater Memphis and Mid-South area, there are many friendly professionals, but the best results come …

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back.

According to a Bankrate survey …

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and …

Top 10 Reasons People LOVE Moving to Bartlett, Tennessee

A Local’s Guide by Jan Jones – Realtor®, Mom, Business Owner & Proud Bartlett Resident

Hello friends! I’m Jan Jones with Groome & Co. Realtors, and as someone who has lived, worked, worshipped, raised four children, and …