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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Affordability, Forecasts / By Tatiana Janes

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one.

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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Affordability / By Tatiana Janes

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Affordability / By Tatiana Janes

Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

For Buyers, Buying Tips, Home Prices, Affordability / By Tatiana Janes

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.

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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Affordability, Agent Value / By Tatiana Janes

Whether you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

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What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy / By Tatiana Janes

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

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