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14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and...
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Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just...
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Homes Are Now Selling Faster Than a Year Ago — First Time Since April 2024

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 13, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Even if you're on...
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His, Hers & Ours: How a Reverse Mortgage Can Help Protect Blended Families

As more people find love later in life, a new financial planning challenge is becoming...
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What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels...
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More Buyers Are Choosing to Own Instead of Rent — First Time Since 2023

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Success is the sum...
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7 Ways to Use a Seller Credit (And How to Actually Ask for One)

If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably run the math on offering less than...
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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home....
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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates....

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But...
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Mortgage Rates Hold — But Here’s What’s Really Moving the Market

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The secret to longevity...
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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your...
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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off...
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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the...
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The Fed Held Rates — But the Housing Market Didn’t Wait

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 22, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If you think you...
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The Fed Is Holding, But Housing Is Still Moving — Here’s What You Need to Know

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If you think you...
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The True ROI of Refinancing: More Than Simply a Lower Rate

Most people look at refinancing through one lens: “Can I lower my interest rate?” That...
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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a...
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The Jobs Report Came In Hot — And the Market Felt It Immediately

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The best way to...
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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from...