Tag: Housing Market
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The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. When those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.
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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget somje breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.
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The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you are living.
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The Truth About Affordability Today
Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
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Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low
Builder incentives and lower new home prices are working to your advantage in a way they haven’t in years. Want to see what’s available in your area and what king of deal a builder may be willing to make?
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Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.
Equity is near an all time high, home values have surged, and the vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength. The conditions that made 2008 a crisis simply don’t exist right now..
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The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
A lot homeowners think they can list high now and negotiate later, but that’s a mistake that costs them. And it’s the reason only 4 out of every 10 sellers are getting their asking price or more. Getting the right price from day one is important.
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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
More fresh listings are hitting the market right now, and that’s creating real opportunity. If you put your search on hold last year, this Spring may be the time to jump back in.
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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
Are foreclosure filings rising slightly? Yes. Are they anywhere near crash territory? No. And homeowners today have far more equity and flexibility than they did during the crash.