
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come.
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If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come.

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles.

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market.

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week.
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If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.

You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity.
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Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were 'unicorn' years.

Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing.