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Homebuyers
Why It’s Never Too Late to Become a First-Time Homebuyer
The average age of first-time homebuyers has risen, with more Americans making their first purchase in middle age and beyond.
Homebuyers
How Homebuyers Can Negotiate in a Friendlier Housing Market
In recent years, buying a home often meant moving fast and paying asking price (or more.) Yet this spring, buyers have more room to negotiate an offer and save in various ways.
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Housing News
Mortgage Rates Keep Coming Down
April 23, 2026
Mortgage interest rates continued to fall as the spring housing market heats up.
Homeowners
Hoping for a Quick Home Sale? How Home Sellers Can Get Ahead This Spring
April 27, 2026
After years of limited housing supply, more homes are entering the market in many areas this season. That means selling with a strategy is becoming essential.
National Housing Data
Mortgage Rate
7.50% with 1.000 mortgage point
Median Home List Price
$419,250
Housing Inventory
1.2 Million
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