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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate Mortgage rates dropped substantially on Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, downRead …

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Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026 This Independence Day marks the 250th birthday of the United States, but in Traverse City, MI, the date has special local significance as well. This year is the city’s 100th annual Cherry Festival, a weeklong celebration of local cherry farmers, which kicks off onRead …

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The Washington Commanders will anchor a new $24.2 billion development along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City officials unveiled a master plan Tuesday for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Campus in the city’s Hill East neighborhood. Under the new plan, the 180-acre former RFK Stadium and its surrounding parkingRead …

New $24B Washington Commanders Stadium Complex Will Include 6,500 Homes Read More »

The dream of finding an affordable home often feels out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a deeper look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly afford. This growing financial pressure highlights a criticalRead …

Daytona Beach, FL, Has a Severe Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners Read More »

Scottsdale’s City Council has locked in a major water-supply purchase that could shape the city’s development capacity for years to come. The council voted 7-0 to approve Resolution No. 13702, authorizing a contract with Vidler Water Company to purchase 15,000 acre-feet of Long-Term Storage Credits held in the Harquahala Valley, for $8.25 million. The dealRead …

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The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might show signs of improvement on paper, the reality for many is a persistent struggle to find properties that align with their budgets. This challenge is highlighted inRead …

The Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Metro Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners Read More »

Prospective homebuyers often face a challenging market, particularly those in middle-income brackets who find themselves caught between rising prices and limited options. A new analysis from the 2026 Housing Mismatch Report, a collaborative effort by Realtor.com® and the National Association of Realtors®, highlights a significant disparity between available homes and what many can truly afford.Read …

Colorado Springs, CO, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners Read More »

With the heat wave coming for most of the country during the first week of July, many homeowners are prepping to put their air conditioners to work. But if you often find that your home seems too warm in the summer, it’s only natural to assume there’s an issue with your AC. The real problemRead …

There’s a Cash Leak in Your Ceiling and a Simple Fix Can Trim Your Summer Bills Read More »

National home value growth ground to a near standstill in April, with moderate gains in the Midwest and Northeast offsetting declines in many Sun Belt and Western metros, reflecting the ongoing fragmentation of the U.S. housing market. At the national level, the value of single-family homes as measured by repeat transactions rose 0.8% in AprilRead …

Home Value Growth Flatlines But Northeast and Midwest Outperform Read More »