Buying Real Estate

Feb. 2, 2026

Home Insurance Projection

 

Home insurance costs have gone up – but the good news is the rise isn't projected to be as steep this year. And your premiums are going to vary based on where you live. If you're buying a home and want to manage how much you spend, …

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Jan. 29, 2026

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now



For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.

According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of …

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Jan. 26, 2026

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market



When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:

  • What’s wrong with it?

  • Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet?

  • Am I missing something?

That …

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Jan. 22, 2026

Buyers Will Have More Options in 2026

Forecasts show the number of homes for sale is expected to go up another 9-10% this year.

Jan. 19, 2026

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell



Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.

Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it's worth it …

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Jan. 15, 2026

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.



It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim:

“Big investors are buying up all the homes.”

And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, …

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Jan. 12, 2026

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.



If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:

  • Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.
  • Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and …
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Jan. 8, 2026

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026



Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things …

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Jan. 5, 2026

More Americans Plan To Buy in 2026

A lot of people are setting goals right now, and buying a home is back on the list for more buyers in 2026. New data shows more people are planning to make a move this year than last. And while it may not seem like a big shift, it …

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Dec. 29, 2025

Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market



If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.

After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity …

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