- Homebuyers
- April 6, 2026
How Successful Homebuyers Are Approaching Today’s Spring Housing Market
Just a few years ago, buying a home used to require speed. Now buyers have something they haven’t had in years: a bit more time.
Senior Staff Writer, New American Funding
Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.
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