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How to Prepare to Buy Your First Home
Buying a home requires careful financial planning and prioritizing amenities. Start by determining an affordable monthly payment, keeping total housing costs under one-third of gross income. Check your credit score, as higher scores offer better mortgage rates. List...
Will Home Sales Rebound 2026?
US existing home sales are forecast to rise between 1.7% and 14% in 2026. Higher inventory and modest affordability improvements are expected to support increased buyer activity. Mortgage rates near 6% could unlock demand from millions of previously sidelined buyers....
Will U.S. Real Estate Thaw Continue?
The U.S. Real Estate housing market in 2026 is expected to continue a slow thaw, not a dramatic rebound. Affordability is improving unevenly, with gains strongest where supply expands and weakest in constrained regions. Wage growth and easing mortgage rates supported...
How to prepare to sell your home
Buyers decide within 8 seconds if they want a home, so sellers should de-clutter and de-personalize to make spaces inviting. Consult a realtor before major renovations, focusing on cost-effective updates like kitchen and bathroom fixtures or fresh paint. Explore...
Phoenix Metro: Is 2026 the Year of Rent Relief?
U.S. rents continue falling into early 2026 after years of rapid increases. Top 50 metro median rent is $1,693, down ~1% yearly for 28 months. Markets that added large amounts of new housing supply are seeing the most price pressure. Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler rents...