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Key Takeaways: – In 2025, it takes the typical U.S. household 7 years to save for a typical down payment, a dramatic improvement from the recent peak of 12 years, on average, in 2022, when down payments and home prices surged and savings rates plummeted. – Despite the improvement, time to save remains roughly doubleRead …
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A recently constructed “waterfront masterpiece” with a new seawall and deep-water dock designed to accommodate a yacht has recently hit the market in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, for $9.9 million. The sanctuary overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway was built in 2023 and features 188 feet of easy-to-navigate water with “no fixed bridges.” “Its expansive dock isRead …
A luxurious 491-acre mountain retreat in Big Sky, MT, set on a ridge with unobstructed views stretching from Lone Peak and Madison Range to the Spanish Peaks, Gallatin Range, and even Yellowstone National Park, has hit the market for $31 million. “It is a showstopper property,” says Martha Johnson, who is co-listing the property withRead …
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What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticked down 3 basis points this week to 6.18%, from 6.21% last week, landing near 2025 lows of late October. The modest decline reflects a bond market that moved throughout the week—albeit within a tight range—following a mix of cooling andRead …
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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 software developer shares howRead …
I Bought a Duplex for $750K and 1 Year Later It’s Worth $950K Read More »
Most for Your Money Metro of 2025 Where Buyers Got the Most Space for the Price Affordability took on renewed importance in 2025. Higher mortgage rates and stretched budgets pushed many buyers to focus less on chasing the fastest-moving markets and more on maximizing what their housing dollar could buy. While the national median priceRead …
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 chief nursing officer andRead …
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Luxury Market Showdown: San Francisco vs. Seattle Headline trends – Luxury homes in San Francisco have a higher starting price (top 10%) than in Seattle, but the gap has narrowed substantially over time: from roughly 93% in 2016 to about 48% today. – Current San Francisco luxury entry point: $2.66 million – Current Seattle luxuryRead …
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When it comes to wood floors, one thing is certain: You have options. Whether you want a classic or modern look, whether you have a small budget or an unlimited one, there’s certainly something out there for you. The downside? All that variety can make decision-making feel pretty overwhelming. We consulted with experts to helpRead …
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As the year comes to a close, the results are clear. Realtor.com is gaining share in total visits, deepening engagement, and making meaningful progress in closing the distance with the category leader. “This isn’t about a single month or a short-term spike,” said Mickey Neuberger, Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer at Realtor.com. “It’s the resultRead …
