National home prices expected to rise by 19.8% through 2029, averaging 3.7% annual growth. Price Growth 2025 (+3.4%) 2026 (+6.8%) 2027 (+10.8%) 2028 (+15.2%) 2029 (+19.8%)

First-time homebuyers should save for a down payment, typically 20%, and budget for additional costs like fees, moving, and furniture. Choose a neighborhood that fits long-term needs, prioritize must-haves, and get a home inspection to avoid surprises. Use a mortgage...

Slide 1 Mortgage rates dropped to around 6%, down from the 7.79% peak in 2023. Slide 2 Housing supply rose 15.7% in 2025, giving buyers 1.55 million homes to choose from. Slide 3 Home prices are still high but rising slower, with just 2.9% annual growth mid-2025....

Real estate investing offers strategies for wealth building, passive income, and portfolio diversification, including buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, REITs, and rental property diversification. REITs have shown stability and often outperform stocks over time, while...

Borrowing costs set to ease, boosting affordability and enticing sidelined buyers back into the market. Sales expected to strengthen modestly, with fall poised to show the year’s best momentum. Prices likely to rise gradually, reflecting steady demand and limited...

Slide 1 Total home sales in 2025 are forecast at 4.74 million units. Slide 2 Mortgage rates expected to finish 2025 at 6.5%, dipping to 6.1% by 2026. Slide 3 Forecast revisions are modest, keeping housing sales stable despite economic uncertainties. Slide 4 Fannie Mae...

Multifamily housing starts reached 109K units in Q2 2025, with 102,000 built-for-rent, ↑ 21% yearly. Rental units made up 94% of multifamily starts, far above the long-term avg of 80% and the historical low of 47% during the 2005 condo boom. Condo construction starts...

WalletHub ranked 300 U.S. cities to identify the strongest housing markets in 2025, considering factors like home-price appreciation, foreclosure rates, affordability, job growth, and new home construction. With rising mortgage rates and a seller-friendly market,...

Home prices are projected to rise 4% in 2027, reaching 10.8% cumulative growth since 2024. Experts forecast continued moderate gains in 2027, following slower increases in 2025 and 2026.

Utah is one of the top states in the country for new home builds. Utah ranks No. 4 nationally, building 18.6 new homes per 1,000 existing.

Slide 1: "Utah’s Silicon Slopes drive home prices toward $673K by 2030." Slide 2: Limited housing and zoning challenges keep prices rising fast."

Homebuyers and sellers can benefit from working with reliable real estate agents, as 89% of recent homebuyers chose to do so. To find a trustworthy agent, consider these strategies: 1. Research recent property sales in your area to identify active agents. 2. Call...

Buying isn’t just a home — it’s a wealth-building move for your future. Example: Buy a $300K home with 5% down = $82K equity in 5 years.

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Start with patience, flexibility, and assembling a trustworthy Real Estate team from day one. Work with a reliable realtor to avoid rushed or financially risky buying decisions. Compare lenders to find strong pre-approval options, like a pre-underwritten mortgage....

After closing on your mortgage, follow this checklist to prepare for moving into your new home. Change your address with the Post Office and update utilities. Review your inspection report for necessary repairs and create a maintenance schedule. Deep clean your new...

Buying your first house can be both exciting and overwhelming. Resources are available to empower you with the knowledge needed for homeownership. You can save up to $1,250, and if you find lower costs elsewhere, there are incentives. Local experts are available to...

In 2025, the housing market shows slow stabilization with mortgage rates declining from near 7%, boosting buyer interest. Home sales remain sluggish but may rise 6% by year-end, while prices continue modest growth due to limited supply. Inventory has increased,...

A 6% mortgage rate could make homes affordable for 5.5 million more households, potentially unlocking major buying activity across key U.S. metro areas. NAR forecasts rates falling to 6% by 2026, possibly increasing home sales 14%. Current high rates and inventory...

After 3 quarters of slipping, equity-rich homes finally ticked up in Q2 2025. ~50% of U.S. homes with mortgages are now equity-rich. Equity-rich = owing less than 50% of your home’s value. In just one quarter, equity-rich homes jumped from 46.2% to 47.4% nationwide....

US home prices ↑ 19.8% cumulatively from 2025 to 2029, averaging ↑ 3.7% annual growth. Annual growth accelerates to ↑ 10.8% by 2027, then reaches ↑ 19.8% cumulative increase in 2029. Optimistic forecasts predict up to ↑ 31% total growth by 2029, pessimistic as low as...

Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is a day dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement. It marks summer's informal end in the U.S., as schools often start after the holiday. It offers a chance to ponder the historical...

First-time homebuyers should follow eight essential steps: assess debt and ensure a manageable debt-to-income ratio, check and correct credit score errors, review budget for additional costs, determine down payment, get preapproved for a mortgage, identify desired...

Fed projects a 2% in rate cuts by end of 2027. Forecast: Fed funds rate to decline to 2.25%–2.50% by late 2027. Despite tariff-driven inflation bumps, slowing growth will push Fed to cut further. 10-year Treasury yield forecast to fall to 3.25% by 2028, down from 4.2%...

The experts forecast a 3% national housing price increase in 2025 due to limited supply. High mortgage rates discourage homeowners from selling, keeping supply low and supporting price stability.