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The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want To Buy
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October 21, 2026
What's the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it's probably your rent. But did you know...
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Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home
Rob Rule
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October 14, 2026
With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage...
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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
Rob Rule
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October 7, 2026
Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That's because...
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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Always the One You’d Get
Rob Rule
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September 30, 2026
You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if...
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Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.
Rob Rule
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September 23, 2026
Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year....
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Data Centers Are Moving Closer. What Does That Mean for You?
Rob Rule
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September 16, 2026
Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home. School districts?...
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The Market Changed. Your Reason for Moving Didn’t.
Rob Rule
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September 9, 2026
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down,...
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Are Home Prices Going To Fall? Here’s What History Says.
Rob Rule
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September 2, 2026
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go...
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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move
Rob Rule
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August 26, 2026
When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not...
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The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
Rob Rule
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August 19, 2026
That spare bedroom on the ground floor. The finished garage apartment with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus...
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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
Rob Rule
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August 12, 2026
If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But...
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Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Rob Rule
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August 5, 2026
If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before...
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Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time
Rob Rule
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July 29, 2026
If you own a luxury home, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the...
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More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
Rob Rule
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July 22, 2026
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking...
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Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
Rob Rule
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July 15, 2026
If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's...
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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026
Rob Rule
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July 8, 2026
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed...
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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
Rob Rule
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July 1, 2026
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight...
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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around
Rob Rule
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June 24, 2026
When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start...
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Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.
Rob Rule
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June 17, 2026
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or...
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Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
Rob Rule
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June 10, 2026
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later...
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