Chasing 4%: The Future of Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are expected to gradually ease over the coming years, though a return to 4% remains a longer-term possibility. Past 4% levels were achieved during periods of strong monetary support, showing rates can fall when economic conditions shift significantly. A...
Will 2029’s Home Prices Surpass Pre-Bubble Levels?
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%)
8 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
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...
5 Reasons Enticing Me to Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends
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....
22 Real Estate Investment Strategies
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...