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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 2, 2026

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting their foot in the door ...

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

Equity For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Home Prices Mortgage Rates July 1, 2026

You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn’t 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the “unicorn ...

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices Inventory Selling Tips June 29, 2026

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped ...

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Economy Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled For Buyers For Sellers June 24, 2026

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone. Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s coming ...

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers June 22, 2026

Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the ...

Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.

Agent Value Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Selling Tips June 18, 2026

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us. While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly shifting to ...

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect.

For Buyers Forecasts Home Prices June 17, 2026

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off. Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall later. And nobody ...

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

Buying Tips For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices Inventory Selling Tips June 11, 2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.” While waiting sounds like a good plan, there’s something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so if that’s the #1 ...

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

Affordability Buying Tips For Buyers Home Prices June 10, 2026

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according to Realtor.com. On its own, that ...

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

Affordability Agent Value Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers June 8, 2026

Whether you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices are still high in many markets, and even though things have improved a bit over the past year, making the ...

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