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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How. You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move. But that may be about to change....

The latest home price data just made one thing clear. More markets are seeing prices rise. And fewer are seeing them fall. Just one quarter ago, home prices were rising in 71% of markets. Today, it's 80%. That’s a pretty big shift in just 3 months. Now, that doesn't...

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the...

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market? Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is... both can be...

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's...

Picture it. A getaway that’s all yours, where you’ll build memories with your loved ones year after year. And maybe even retire someday? A vacation home of your own might be more within reach than you think. Nearly 40% of vacation-home sellers have lowered their...

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much...

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First. Imagine waiting a year to buy a home,only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much.That may sound frustrating.But it's a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they...

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right...

Stuck deciding between buying a home now and holding out for the “perfect” mortgage rate? The truth is, trying to time the market rarely works. Home prices, mortgage rates, and inflation are all outside your control. And if you wait for all of them to line up just...