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Research Team - 17 Sep, 2026
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.24%: What Sellers Should Know
The Federal Reserve just delivered its first rate hike in three years, and mortgage rates followed the broader trend that's been building for months. For sellers, the headline number matters less than what it does to the buyer sitting across the table from your listing. Short answer: On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to a target range of 3 ...
- Research Team
- 15 Sep, 2026
Orchard Reviews 2026: How Their Buy-Before-You-Sell Program Works
Orchard's "Move First" pitch solves a real problem — the stress of timing a sale and a purchase perfectly — but the convenience comes bundled with a fee structure that's easy to underestimate if you o ...
- Research Team
- 14 Sep, 2026
Mark Spain Real Estate Reviews 2026: Is the Guaranteed Offer Worth It?
Mark Spain Real Estate has built a large, high-volume presence across the Southeast largely on the strength of its "Guaranteed Offer" cash program. Understanding exactly how that program connects to a ...
- Research Team
- 13 Sep, 2026
SimpleShowing Reviews 2026: Is the Savings Worth the Trade-Offs?
SimpleShowing markets a clean, simple pitch: 1% to list, full service included. For sellers in its three-state coverage area with a higher-priced home, that pitch mostly holds up. For everyone else, t ...
- Research Team
- 12 Sep, 2026
Trelora Reviews 2026: Flat-Fee Selling Pros and Cons
Trelora built its name on a straightforward pitch: a 1% listing fee instead of the traditional 2.5–3%. After merging with fellow discount brokerage Houwzer, the underlying model has stayed largely the ...