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Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a commercial construction project managerRead …

I Bought a $495K Fixer-Upper in Asheville, NC Using a Risky Loan Read More »

Welcome to this weekly housing trends update, where we bring you the latest snapshot of inventory trends, listing activity, and buyer-seller dynamics across the U.S. housing market. In addition to our monthly housing trends reports, which offer deeper insights into long-term patterns, we publish these weekly updates to provide more timely views into market changes.Read …

Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Oct. 25 Read More »

What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index rose 1.5% annually in August, although at a slower pace as affordability constraints weigh on buyers. This month’s release reflects closings from June through August, a stretch of the summer market marked by steady mortgage rates in the mid-to-high 6% range and modest improvements inRead …

S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Increases in August, but Pace Continues to Slow Read More »

The federal shutdown is rattling housing markets in states like Florida, but California’s has barely flinched. “Overall, the California housing market hasn’t shown signs of any major shifts since the government shutdown kicked off,” says Realtor.com® senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones. “New listing activity is up year over year, time on market is stableRead …

Why California’s Housing Market Is Still Standing-for Now Read More »

A government shutdown doesn’t stop the housing market—but it can definitely slow things down. From delaying closings to shaking buyer confidence, even a short shutdown causes ripple effects that can reach your front door. When Washington gridlocks, it doesn’t just stay in DC—it filters down to everyday buyers, sellers, and homeowners across the country. ARead …

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