Got a Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why Investing It in a Home Might Be the Smartest Move You Make

Got a Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why Investing It in a Home Might Be the Smartest Move You Make

Patty Newby
Published on: 23/04/2026

Many Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year and wondering what to do with the money. Patty Newby explains why a tax refund could be the starting point for your path to homeownership.

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USDA Loans Just Got Faster and Easier: What Buyers Outside the City Need to Know

USDA Loans Just Got Faster and Easier: What Buyers Outside the City Need to Know

Patty Newby
Published on: 31/03/2026

USDA's modernization initiative just made the loan process significantly faster for rural and suburban buyers. Patty Newby breaks down what changed, what stayed the same, and why USDA remains one of the best kept secrets in homebuying.

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Are We Finally in a Buyer's Market? What Patty Newby Wants Every Buyer to Know Right Now

Are We Finally in a Buyer's Market? What Patty Newby Wants Every Buyer to Know Right Now

Patty Newby
Published on: 16/03/2026

Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer but prices are not falling the way the data suggests they should. Patty Newby breaks down what is really happening in today's housing market and where real buyer leverage is hiding.

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The Homeowners Insurance Problem Quietly Killing Home Deals Before Closing in 2026

The Homeowners Insurance Problem Quietly Killing Home Deals Before Closing in 2026

Patty Newby
Published on: 16/03/2026

Rising insurance premiums are derailing transactions right at the finish line and most buyers never see it coming. Patty Newby explains how this silent deal-killer works and what every buyer must do to protect their closing.

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