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The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
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April 22, 2026
For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because...
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Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Now? Keep This in Mind.
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April 15, 2026
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right...
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When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This
Rob Rule
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April 8, 2026
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how...
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Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You
Rob Rule
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April 1, 2026
Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up...
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The Remodel You Are Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think
Rob Rule
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March 25, 2026
That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning... The bathroom that really needs a refresh... Or the outdoor space you keep saying...
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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
Rob Rule
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March 18, 2026
You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the...
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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Rob Rule
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March 11, 2026
Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has...
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Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.
Rob Rule
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March 4, 2026
You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like...
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
Rob Rule
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February 25, 2026
There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits....
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The Reason Home Sales Slowed in January – It’s Not What You Think
Rob Rule
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February 18, 2026
If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow –...
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Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You
Rob Rule
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February 11, 2026
You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s...
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It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home
Rob Rule
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February 4, 2026
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home...
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Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
Rob Rule
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January 28, 2026
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to...
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Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
Rob Rule
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January 21, 2026
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring...
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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back
Rob Rule
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January 14, 2026
Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they...
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Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.
Rob Rule
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January 7, 2026
If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it...
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Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market
Rob Rule
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December 31, 2025
If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has...
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Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?
Rob Rule
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December 24, 2025
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume...
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How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget
Rob Rule
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December 17, 2025
One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of...
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate
Rob Rule
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December 10, 2025
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give...
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