Affordability is the biggest problem in real estate right now and the solutions being discussed are not enough. Zack Jones shares three specific policy ideas that could meaningfully move the needle on inventory, access, and first-time buyer opportunity
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer but prices are not falling the way the data suggests. Zack Jones breaks down what is really happening in today's housing market and where prepared buyers can find real leverage right now.
The capital gains exclusion on home sales is still based on numbers from 1997, and lawmakers are finally talking about changing it. Zack Jones breaks down what long-term homeowners with big equity need to understand before making a move.
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage can feel like a huge win—and it is. But as Zack Jones explains on zackjonesmortgage.com, it's only the beginning of the homebuying journey. "I see it all the time," says Zack. "Buyers get pre-approved, then something shifts in their finances or paperwork, and the whole deal hits a wall." To help you avoid that outcome, here are the four most common hurdles buyers are facing in 2025—and what you can do to stay ahead of them.
