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28 Feb 2026

What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

by Ikenna Ezeude, REALTOR®

The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the...

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01 Feb 2026

The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage

by Ikenna Ezeude, REALTOR®

When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It’s the figure lenders qualify them for, the number discussed during showings,...

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