McMinn Monday Market Update: Oxford Dollar Volume Rises as Rates Test Fall Buyers

By Lee McMinn, ALC | McMinn Realty | Oct 5, 2026 Good Monday evening from North Mississippi. This week's market is giving buyers more room to negotiate, but it is not giving them the same opportunity everywhere. Oxford residential dollar volume remains slightly ahead of last year even with fewer clo

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Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far away goal. Two choices you control

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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in their monthly payment. So, they're

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