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Housing News
How First-Time Homebuyers Can Buy Without Stretching Their Budget
First-time homebuyers are finding ways into the housing market even as affordability remains challenging.
Homeowners
Cash-Out Refinance vs HELOC: Which Home Loan Will Best Meet Your Needs?
If you’re considering a cash-out refinance vs a home equity loan, such as a home equity line of credit (HELOC), what’s the right move? The answer depends largely on your circumstances.
Housing News
Mortgage Interest Rates Rise as Homebuyer Demand Holds Steady
Mortgage interest rates moved higher this week, while homebuyer demand remained relatively steady and continued to outpace last year.
Housing News
Where Should You Buy a Home for Retirement? These 10 Cities Stand Out
Where retirees live can affect everything from their savings, taxes, and health care costs to how easy it is to get around and what they do with their free time.
Homebuyers
Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals: Why They’re Both Important for Homebuyers
A home inspection and a home appraisal are two very different, but key, parts of the homebuying process. Here's what homebuyers need to know.
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Housing News
What Homebuyers and Sellers Should Know About the Fall 2026 Housing Market
September 8, 2026
The air is crisper. Pumpkin spice lattes are back on menus. And the housing market is shifting along with the season.
Housing News
Where Should You Buy a Home for Retirement? These 10 Cities Stand Out
September 10, 2026
Where retirees live can affect everything from their savings, taxes, and health care costs to how easy it is to get around and what they do with their free time.
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