Blog – RESCO

23 Sep 2026

Why Two Identical Floor Plans Can Feel Like Completely Different Homes

Two homes can have the same square footage, the same number of bedrooms, and even the exact same floor plan, yet walking through them can feel completely different. Buyers sometimes assume that once they have seen one version of a particular layout, they know what another will be like. In reality, the blueprint is only part of what determines how a home feels. Window Placement Changes the ExperienceNatural light can dramatically influence how large and inviting a room feels.The same floor plan positioned differently on a lot may receive sunlight from completely different directions. One living room might feel bright…

What Happens to Your Street After Everyone Gets Home From Work?

Home Buyer TipsHome Buying Tips, House Hunting, Neighborhood Tips

A quiet residential street at 11 a.m. can be very appealing. Driveways are open, curbside parking is plentiful, and getting in and out of the neighborhood seems effortless. But that may not be the street you actually experience after moving in. Before buying a home, consider returning after the workday ends and seeing what happens when everyone comes home. Watch the Parking ChangeOne of the biggest differences may be street parking. During the day, many residents take their vehicles to work. By early evening, those cars are back. Households with several vehicles may fill their driveways and use curbside spaces…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21st, 2026

Financial ReportsFinancial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise rates to combat significant inflation have come to pass, with a modest 0.25% increase in the rate. The Federal Reserve has stated that it remains committed to restoring inflation to its 2.0% target, which will likely include further rate increases in the future. The rest of the week featured a light economic calendar with very few impactful releases, leaving the Federal Reserve’s rate decision as the primary driver of market activity.FOMC Rate DecisionAt its September 15–16, 2026 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points, from…