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Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now. | One West Real Estate Co,

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a…

Written by Angela Hornburg

September 3, 2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) to Buy a Home? Read This First. | One West Real Estate Co.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money…

Written by Angela Hornburg

September 1, 2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At | One West Real Estate Co.

You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you…

Written by Angela Hornburg

August 31, 2026

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now | One West Real Estate Co.

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the…

Written by Angela Hornburg

August 13, 2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026 | One West Real Estate Co.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas…

Written by Angela Hornburg

July 10, 2026

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers | One West Real Estate Co.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their…

Written by Angela Hornburg

June 11, 2026

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget? | One West Real Estate Co.

Whether you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices…

Written by Angela Hornburg

June 9, 2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move | One West real Estate Co.

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market,…

Written by Angela Hornburg

June 5, 2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers | One West Real Estate Co.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality…

Written by Angela Hornburg

June 3, 2026

The Truth About Affordability Today | One West Real Estate Co.

Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a…

Written by Angela Hornburg

May 28, 2026

Tag: Affordability

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now. | One West Real Estate Co,

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) to Buy a Home? Read This First. | One West Real Estate Co.

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At | One West Real Estate Co.

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now | One West Real Estate Co.

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026 | One West Real Estate Co.

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers | One West Real Estate Co.

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget? | One West Real Estate Co.

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move | One West real Estate Co.

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers | One West Real Estate Co.

The Truth About Affordability Today | One West Real Estate Co.

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