Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. 

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live.

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? 

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash.

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? 

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.