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Right now: Why the Housing Math is Finally Tipping Back to Buyers · Jul 19
Market & Mortgage
Why the Housing Math is Finally Tipping Back to Buyers
National home prices just hit another record high. But rising wages and slightly lower mortgage rates are quietly handing power back to patient buyers.
Market & Mortgage
The 5.4% Summer Slump
Summer is usually peak moving season, but climbing rates and global tension have buyers quietly deciding to stay put.
Market & Mortgage
The 6.6% Standstill: Why Buyers Are Finally Walking Away
Mortgage rates are creeping up, pending sales are dropping, and homes are finally sitting on the market. Here's what this standoff means for your next move.
Market & Mortgage
The Great Regional Divide: Boomtowns Cool Down While the Midwest Heats Up
High mortgage rates are finally slowing the national housing market, but the big-picture numbers hide a bizarre reality on the ground.
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The New Housing Law vs. The Summer Slump
Washington just passed a massive law to fix the housing shortage. But right now, buyers are stuck sweating out record prices and stubborn mortgage rates.
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Washington Finally Puts a Leash on Wall Street Homebuyers
A sweeping new federal housing law quietly took effect at midnight. The goal? Tipping the scales back toward regular buyers.