You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move … Continue reading →

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to … Continue reading →

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. … Continue reading →

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for … Continue reading →

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. … Continue reading →

These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a … Continue reading →

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. In most places, prices aren’t … Continue reading →

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one … Continue reading →

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, … Continue reading →

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see … Continue reading →

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be … Continue reading →

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If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. … Continue reading →

Published Sat, Sep 20 20259:21 AM EDTUpdated Sat, Sep 20 20259:31 PM EDT By: Alex Harring Torsten Asmus | Istock | Getty Images Longer-term Treasury yields jumped this week, flying in the face of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, […]

Published Tue, Sep 23 20259:55 AM EDTUpdated Tue, Sep 23 202512:32 PM EDT By: Diana Olick After strengthening in the first half of this year, single-family home rents began to slow in July. This could be a sign that as […]

Published Fri, Sep 19 20257:35 AM EDT By: Jessica Dickler@jdickler & Greg Iacurci@GregIacurci watch nowVIDEO10:40Jim Cramer recaps Wednesday’s FOMC rate cut decision The Federal Reserve announced a long-awaited rate cut on Wednesday. The move could bring some consumer rates down, which may be good news […]

Published Wed, Sep 24 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated 4 Hours Ago By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO02:00Mortgage demand stalls after mini refinance boom After a massive 58% weekly surge in refinance demand the week before, mortgage demand stalled again last week, even […]

Published Wed, Sep 24 202510:56 AM EDTUpdated An Hour Ago By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO01:47New home sales jump Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July to the highest level since January 2022, […]

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state? These 3 maps show … Continue reading →

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe … Continue reading →