- Homebuyers
- October 26, 2026
Fall Homebuying Checklist: Smart Ways to Save
From mortgage rate buydowns that lower monthly payments to spotting costly repairs before closing, here are seven ways to save this fall.
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- Housing News
- October 23, 2026
Why a Slower Housing Market Could Mean Better Deals for Homebuyers
Homebuyers hoping to score a better deal may have something working in their favor: fewer people are competing for homes.
- Housing News
- October 22, 2026
Mortgage Rates Fall for the First Time in Eight Weeks, Offering Homebuyers a Break
Mortgage rates fell to 7.32% this week, giving homebuyers their first weekly decline after seven consecutive weeks of increases.
- Housing News
- October 22, 2026
America's Most Expensive ZIP Code Just Hit $10.7 Million. Here’s Where Luxury Home Prices Are Soaring
Think home prices are high in your neighborhood? Try $10.7 million.
- Homeowners
- October 21, 2026
The 5 Ds of Real Estate: Why Major Life Changes Often Lead to a Home Sale
A new job, mounting bills, the loss of a loved one, the end of a marriage, or the desire to downsize may determine when a property goes on the market.
- Housing News
- October 20, 2026
Homebuyers Are Gaining the Upper Hand in These Housing Markets
The balance of power in the housing market is shifting, and homebuyers are gaining ground across much of the country.
- Housing News
- October 19, 2026
The 10 Best Markets to Find a Starter Home in 2026
For first-time homebuyers, expanding a search beyond a few preferred ZIP Codes may uncover more opportunities.
- Housing News
- October 16, 2026
More Than 1 in 5 Homes Have Cut Prices: What Homebuyers Can Negotiate Right Now
More sellers are cutting their asking prices, giving prospective purchasers opportunities to negotiate.
- Housing News
- October 15, 2026
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Fall Housing Market Slows
Mortgage interest rates held steady at 7.40% this week, giving homebuyers stability as they navigate a fall housing market with more properties for sale and plenty of price cuts.
- Housing News
- October 15, 2026
More Homes for Sale, More Negotiating Power: What the Housing Market Means for Homebuyers
Existing home sales picked up in September. But the bigger news for homebuyers may be the growing number of homes available to purchase.
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