Home Prices

09 Jul What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That's why so many people are asking the...

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01 Jul The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

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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...

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

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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....

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

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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...

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11 Jun Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

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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,...

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10 Jun Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

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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...

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03 Jun The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.The truth is: a lot changed over...

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18 May Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Rent vs. Buy by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s...

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15 May Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment.Here's the good news – you didn’t. Because the reality is, there...

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15 May 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market

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There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision.A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about,...

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