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Existing Home Sales Still Stuck In June
Sales of previously owned homes fell in June from one month earlier, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors....
Jul 29, 2025


Has The Housing Market Finally Found Balance?
The housing market favored sellers for years. With the number of available homes for sale lower than normal and the number of interested...
Jul 28, 2025


More Home Builders Are Cutting Prices
The inventory of new homes for sale has reached levels not seen since 2007, and that could be great news for prospective homebuyers . A...
Jul 23, 2025


Jul 22, 2025


Home Buyers Are Moving Farther Away
When we move, we typically don’t move far. In fact, between 1989 and 2021, the median distance moved was between 10 and 15 miles. Lately,...
Jul 21, 2025


The Most Common Sources For Down Payments
There isn’t just one way to come up with a down payment. In fact, most home buyers use a combination of sources to get the funds together...
Jul 18, 2025


Jul 17, 2025


More Americans Say It’s A Good To Buy
Home buyers have been feeling discouraged over the past few years. Higher home prices, rising mortgage rates, and a lack of available...
Jul 16, 2025


Have Homes For Sale Rebounded?
During the pandemic, a combination of too few homes available for sale and a growing number of interested home buyers caused both home...
Jul 15, 2025


Mortgage Rates At Lowest Level Since April
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates fell across all loan categories last...
Jul 14, 2025


Home Buyers Sign More Contracts In May
When a contract to buy a home is signed that home’s sale is considered pending until it closes weeks later. The National Association of...
Jul 10, 2025
Home Price Increases At Most Modest Pace In Years
Home prices continue to increase, according to the latest data from the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index. The index – considered among...
Jul 8, 2025


Slowing Sales Helps Grow Inventory Of New Homes
Sales of newly built single-family homes slowed in May, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of...
Jul 7, 2025


Are Home Sellers Overvaluing Their Homes?
Homeowners tend to get attached to their homes. That’s natural, especially if you’ve lived somewhere for a while. Feelings of comfort,...
Jul 2, 2025


Mortgage Credit Availability Increases In May
Most home buyers have to secure financing before they can purchase a house. But whether or not they’re approved for a loan depends on...
Jul 1, 2025


How Paint Colors Influence Buying Decisions
You shouldn’t pass on a good house because you don’t like the color of the walls and cabinets. Painting is a relatively easy fix and can...
Jun 30, 2025


Jun 26, 2025


Average Mortgage Rates Fall To Two-Month Low
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates fell last week from one week earlier....
Jun 25, 2025


Expert Panel Sees Slower Price Increase This Year
Home prices average about a 4.25 percent increase per year, if you look at data going back to 1967. That means, historically speaking,...
Jun 24, 2025
National Analysis Looks At Housing Market Health
The post-pandemic housing market has been remarkably stable. The number of foreclosures and seriously underwater mortgages has remained...
Jun 23, 2025
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