Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
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Jul 2nd, 2026
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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...
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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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Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.
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Jun 15th, 2026
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A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs.No concessions.No negotiation.If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller's terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations...
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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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