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 same question: Will the second...
The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think
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Jul 1st, 2026
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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 be. Those were the "unicorn...
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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
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Jun 29th, 2026
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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...
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The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years
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Sep 9th, 2024
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There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. And as you weigh your options, you may find you’re unsure how you’re going to deal with one thing about today’s housing market –...
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Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
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Jun 12th, 2024
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If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices.The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time,...
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