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The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of ... » Learn More about The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

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You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight. But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a ... » Learn More about Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

POWERED BY THE SUN: DO I WANT TO BUY A HOME WITH A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM?

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Over the last 15 years solar has been a growing source of alternative power in the United States (See graph from Solar Energy Industries Association® below). With the benefits of lower electric bills, reducing one’s carbon footprint, and potential tax credits, it’s easy to see why homeowners are ... » Learn More about POWERED BY THE SUN: DO I WANT TO BUY A HOME WITH A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM?

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

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You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually ... » Learn More about The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now