July, 2026 - Rob Rule

July 22, 2026

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both...

July 15, 2026

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one. Yes, mortgage rates are...

July 8, 2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure...

July 1, 2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s...

Month: July 2026

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021