Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive.A concession is something a seller agrees to duri

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 t

Published Tue, Jul 7 20267:00 AM EDTUpdated Tue, Jul 7 202612:03 PM EDT By: Diana Olick     A version of this article appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitali

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here's the thi

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Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you're buying or selling, here's something reassuring to hol

  RHODE ISLAND REAL ESTATE: THE REVERSAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR? https://www.rirealtors.org/.../may-home-sales-see-annual.../ In over 25 years of doing business in the Ocean State, I've learned that when the data shifts, you pay attention. And the May 2026 report just released by the RI Association

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 their foot in the door with a smaller down payme

        Published Tue, Jun 9 202610:00 AM EDTUpdated Tue, Jun 9 202611:46 AM EDT By: Diana Olick   Sales of previously owned homes rebounded more than expected in May, after mortgage rates pulled back slightly in April. Existing home sales in May rose 3.2% from April to a seasonally adjusted, annual

    The 5-Mile Hamptons Street Driving Hundreds of Millions in Home Sales With over $220 million in deals since 2025, Meadow Lane has become an epicenter of the East End’s market revival   GEIR MAGNUSSON FOR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY By E.B. Solomont  | Photography by Scott Rossi for WSJ June 1

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 years

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 growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again?Is that even worth it?Here’s the secret to ge

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You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone.Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s co

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 seller usual

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly shifting to favor buyers, and the mark

  With over $220 million in deals since 2025, Meadow Lane has become an epicenter of the East End’s market revival     GEIR MAGNUSSON FOR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY By: E.B. Solomont  | Photography by Scott Rossi for WSJ June 11, 2026 12:01 pm ET Meadow Lane is one of the most coveted addresses

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