Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.
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With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.
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Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say.

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.

If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify.
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The asking price for your house can impact your bottom line and how quickly it sells.

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates.

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit?

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down.

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down.