Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026 According to NAR
Existing-home sales are expected to rise roughly 14% in 2026, according to National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, wh…
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Get pre-qualified Call 800-778-9044Home Sales Higher in September Due to Lower Mortgage Rates
Sales of previously owned homes rose 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, marking the strongest pac…
Read moreUnderstanding FHA Loans: What They Are and How They Work
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The U.S. Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2651), a major bipartisan housing…
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Read moreHow Much Money Can You Borrow With a Home Equity Line of Credit?
A home equity line of credit—better known as a HELOC—can be a smart way to tap into the value of your home. It works like a revolving credit…
Read moreLatest ADP Report & What It Means for Mortgage Rates Amid the Shutdown
In September, the ADP National Employment Report showed a decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs — the largest drop in about 2½ years — defyi…
Read moreSummer 2025 Was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in 10 Years
In August, the U.S. housing market reached one of its strongest buyer’s markets on record, with 35.2% more sellers than buyers (about 505,00…
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