Cassidee's Corner

Real Estate Market Update for June 2026 

U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported, marking the highest level since December 2025. Regionally, sales increased from the previous month in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, while remaining flat in the West. On a year over-year basis, sales grew in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast.

New Listings increased 26.9 percent for New Construction but decreased 3.9 percent for...

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For many people in the "first-time home buyer" category, student loan debt is a reality. According to The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) and their Project on Student Debt, 68 percent of U.S. students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015 had student loan debt, and the average amount was a staggering $30,100 per borrower.

So if you're looking to buy a home and you have student loans, you are not alone. Here are some things to consider:

1. Lenders are accustomed to seeing student loan d...

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If spending more time outdoors is a priority, Omaha offers a variety of neighborhoods that combine parks, trails, walkability, and easy access to local dining and entertainment. Whether you're looking for an active urban lifestyle or a peaceful suburban setting, there's a community to match your needs.

When searching for an outdoor-friendly neighborhood, consider features like nearby parks, walking and biking trails, sidewalks, green spaces, and the ability to reach restaurants, shops, or community even...

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Downsizing is not just moving to a smaller home—it is a chance for a fresh start while keeping what matters most.

According to designer Debbie Mathews LeRoy, founder and principal designer of Debbie Mathews Antiques and Designs in Nashville, Tennessee, the key is to focus on items that serve a purpose, tell your story, and help your new home feel personal.

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Sometimes it takes a new job to give you that income boost you need to buy your first home, but a new job can actually complicate the mortgage approval process.

Here are some things you should know:

1. Don't start the home buying process and then start a new job in the middle of it. Get the new job first plus a few months (and pay stubs) under your belt and then start your home search.
   
   
2. A new job with a higher income is a good...

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