The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
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.
Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability.
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
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.
You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
Looking to buy a home this season? Here’s what you should know.
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers. … Read more