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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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
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Jun 22nd, 2026
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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...
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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
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Jun 10th, 2026
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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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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
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Jun 8th, 2026
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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...
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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
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Jun 1st, 2026
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You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a...
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