Market Updates

April 23, 2026

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

BLOGApril 23, 2026




There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. …

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April 21, 2026

Fewer Homes Are Selling for Over Their Asking Price

 

 

Not every house is selling for over asking anymore. In fact, it’s down to about 1 in 4 homes today, compared to nearly half in 2021. And that's a good sign for buyers. It means the market is getting back to normal. Now, this is going to vary …

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April 16, 2026

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

BLOGApril 16, 2026



You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel …

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April 15, 2026

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

BLOGApril 15, 2026




If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.

It may not be something you’ve factored into …

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April 14, 2026

Today’s Sales Pace Isn’t Slow, It’s Normal Chart

 

 

Want to make a move, but you're worried it’s going to take longer than you’d like? Here’s what you need to know. The average home is taking about 57 days to sell. And that actually isn’t slow. It’s normal. No matter what you’re reading online, know that the …

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April 7, 2026

Institutional Investors Make Up a Small Share of Today’s Market

 

 

 

 

Scroll through your social feed, and you may come across something that says investors are buying all the homes right now. But housing market data tells a different story. Only 0.4% of the 86 million single-family homes in the U.S. are owned by large investors (those …

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April 6, 2026

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

BLOGApril 6, 2026



When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it …

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April 1, 2026

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

BLOGApril 1, 2026




Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s …

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March 31, 2026

The Best February for New Listings in 4 Years Chart

 

 

Feel like you’ve already seen everything on the market… and nothing’s quite right? The frustration you feel is real. But here’s something you may have missed. The latest report available shows this was the best February for new listings in 4 years. That one month, over 362,000 homes …

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March 30, 2026

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

BLOGMarch 30, 2026


There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And if you’re trying …

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