Think You Need 20% Down? That's One of the Biggest Myths Keeping People From Buying.
One of the biggest lies buyers still believe is that you need a massive down payment to buy a home. You don't. In fact, buyers are putting down less money today than they were a year ago. According to Realtor.com, the typical down payment in early 2026 was about $23,400—roughly 19% lower than the ye
Why This Housing Market Is Stronger Than Most People Think
Everyone loves a housing market disaster headline. The problem? The data doesn't support it. If you're comparing today's market to 2020 or 2021, then yes, it feels slower. But those years were never normal. Record-low mortgage rates, homes selling in days, and bidding wars on nearly every listing we
National Headlines Don't Sell Houses. Local Markets Do.
You've probably heard home prices are cooling off. That's true... if you're looking at the national average. The problem is nobody buys the "national housing market." They buy a home in a specific town, with specific inventory, competing against specific buyers. That's why national headlines can be
The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are.Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually
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