Affordability

July 9, 2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026



If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.

That's why so many people are asking the same question:

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July 2, 2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021



Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. 

Some people are getting their foot …

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June 22, 2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal



Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the …

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June 10, 2026

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers



If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news. 

Asking prices have started to come down.

The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according …

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June 8, 2026

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?



Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices are still high in many markets, and even though things have improved a bit over the past year, making …

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June 4, 2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move



Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

Inflation Went Up – Here’s What That …

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June 1, 2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers



You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.

But don’t let that discourage you. Going …

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May 27, 2026

The Truth About Affordability Today



Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind.

Here’s the full picture of what’s happening and why. The good – and the …

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May 26, 2026

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit



Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too.

If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit …

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May 21, 2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low



If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from …

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