Home Buying

May 21, 2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low




If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according …

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May 17, 2026

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?




For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through co-buying.

The Dream Is Still …

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April 20, 2026

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring




For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.

Not because you weren’t ready.

Not because you weren’t trying.

But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t work.

That’s why …

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March 25, 2026

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.




Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s …

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March 4, 2026

Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.

Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.




You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:

Is this the start of a crash?

What does this mean for my house?

Let’s clear …

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Feb. 23, 2026

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home




For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That's because you saw firsthand how homeownership gave your life more stability and helped grow your net worth …

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Feb. 3, 2026

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For




Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it:

  • Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged …
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Jan. 29, 2026

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now



For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.

According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest …

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Jan. 26, 2026

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market




When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:

  • What’s wrong with it?

  • Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet?

  • Am I missing …

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Jan. 21, 2026

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market




If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few …

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