Should Sellers Offer a Rate Buydown to Attract Buyers?
A seller rate buydown can help buyers with monthly payments, but it is not always better than a price cut or closing-cost credit.
Housing Market
Housing market news and data for 2026: home prices, inventory, days on market, and buyer demand — plus what the latest trends mean for buyers and sellers.
How Much House Can You Afford After Taxes and Insurance?
Mortgage calculators often miss taxes and insurance. Here’s how buyers should estimate the full cost of homeownership.
How Long It Takes to Save a Down Payment in 2026
How long does it take to save a down payment in 2026? The answer depends on savings rate, home price and loan type.
How Much House Can You Afford in 2026? Payments, Down Payments and Where Buyers Have More Room
Home affordability improved from recent lows, but high rates, prices, taxes and insurance still shape what buyers can comfortably afford.
Seller Concessions Are at a Record High in 2026: What Home Sellers Should Do Before Cutting Price
More sellers are offering concessions as buyers gain leverage. Here’s when a credit, repair or rate buydown may work better than a price cut.