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Spring usually favors sellers – but not in 2026. In several major metros, sellers outnumber buyers 2-to-1, creating rare opportunities for homebuyers seeking affordability and negotiating power.
Mortgage payments aren’t just principal and interest anymore. Taxes and insurance now account for 21% of average housing costs, with some areas seeing the share climb above 40%.
Why do most homebuyers choose 30-year mortgages? Lower payments and greater buying power play a big role, and the long-term interest gap isn’t always as large as it seems.
Low mortgage rates locked millions of homeowners in place, limiting housing supply. A new Harvard study finds this “rate lock” effect helped prevent the steep home price drop many economists predicted.
Stock markets may be soaring, but economic data is sending mixed signals. For some investors, it may be time to cash out and turn to real estate.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
During times of heightened risk, real estate can be a better investment than the stock market. Should you be reexamining your portfolio in today's economic climate?
Today's consumer price index is the most important of all inflation reports. Will it help or harm mortgage rates?
Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates.
Ohio voters could weigh two constitutional amendments: abolish property taxes entirely or replace them with a land value tax, reshaping a $24 billion funding stream for local governments.
Sixty percent of seniors say they prefer aging in place over other options. But costs and the possibility of deteriorating health demand continuing flexibility.
Most home closing delays are preventable. A loan officer explains the most common causes and what buyers can do to avoid last-minute surprises.
Mortgage lenders argue soaring credit report fees are driving up costs. Now they’re asking lawmakers to step in, but will borrowers actually see any savings?
Credit bureau Equifax yesterday unveiled a significant improvement in how lenders can provide borrowers with more accurate and faster pre-approvals.
It's the end of the 620 minimum credit score for Fannie and Freddie. But that doesn't mean a free for all.
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