If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.  Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according to Realtor.com. On its ...

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Missing a mortgage payment is one of the most stressful things a homeowner can go through. If you are behind right now — or worried you are about to be — the first thing to know is that you have more options than you probably think. Foreclosure is not inevitable. ...

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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. Inflation Went Up – Here’s What That Actually Means ...

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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half ...

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You have worked hard for your home. You have maintained it, paid for it, and built equity in it over years. When it is time to sell, you are entrusting that asset to a professional who you expect will work for you every single day the home is on the ...

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At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up ...

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