- Housing News
- January 14, 2026
Home Prices Are Falling, Hitting a Four-Year Low
Home prices are edging lower nationally. While the decline has been modest, the direction is beginning to matter, especially as mortgage rates show signs of easing.
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First-Time Homebuyers Articles
- Homebuyers
- January 13, 2026
First-Time Homebuyer Jitters? How to Overcome 4 Common Mortgage Fears
Even the most prepared homebuyer may have some nagging questions. Below are four common homebuyer concerns and how you can overcome them with minimal stress.
- Homebuyers
- January 12, 2026
Is That Home Really Affordable? What “Affordable” Means When You’re a Homebuyer
What does “affordability” mean when you’re buying a home? Try not to think of it as something only tied to home prices or mortgage rates. Instead, think of affordability as a personal decision shaped by your income, monthly costs, plans, and overall flexibility.
- Homebuyers
- January 2, 2026
Buy the Worst House on the Best Block with a Home Renovation Loan
A home renovation loan allows you to finance both the cost of the home and the cost of the remodeling and repair work with a single mortgage. This could potentially save you time and money.
- Homebuyers
- January 1, 2026
From Dating to Deed: How to Buy a Home with a Romantic Partner
Before you co-sign that mortgage with your romantic partner, here’s what to know about navigating homeownership as an unmarried couple.
- Homebuyers
- December 31, 2025
What Are Homebuying Classes—And Should You Take One?
If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, odds are you’ve been told to take a homebuyer class. But what exactly are these classes, and do you need one?
- Homebuyers
- December 24, 2025
Homebuyers Aren’t Giving Up: Most Plan to Purchase in 2026
Even after a year shaped by affordability challenges in the housing market, most would-be homebuyers aren’t giving up. Instead, they are planning to purchase a home in 2026.
- Homebuyers
- December 23, 2025
Hoping for a Deal? These Housing Markets Have the Highest Percentage of Price Cuts
After years of high and rising home prices, homebuyers are finally regaining some leverage. In larger housing markets, home sellers are lowering asking prices as the year comes to a close.
- Homebuyers
- December 22, 2025
Hyper-Local Blind Spots Buyers Often Overlook at Their Peril
Sometimes, the everyday realities (and annoyances) of what it will be like to live in the home are overlooked. These not-so-noticeable things can impact your property value.
- Homebuyers
- December 19, 2025
The Smart Parent’s Guide to Buying a Home With Kids in Mind
Here’s what parents should consider when shopping for a home with kids in mind with some tips on finding a property that will work for the whole family, not just for now, but for years to come.
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