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This could have profound effects on the housing market, and if you work or invest in real estate, you need to know what’s coming next. Energy shocks, high inflation, new job numbers, the worst consumer sentiment in 70 years…it’s all hitting us in a single week, and the housing market is already reacting. After months of affordability gains, mortgage rates jumped […]

Brad Case, Homes.com’s chief residential economist, explains why February’s income dip revived doubts just as the spring market was warming up Key takeaways Housing markets run on confidence: confidence that a monthly payment will stay manageable and confidence that income will grow into it over time. When that confidence weakens, buyers hesitate and sellers feel it quickly. The latest […]

James Dainard, star of the A&E network show “Million Dollar Zombie Flips,” loves the eclectic style of Seattle’s old homes. He’s spent decades flipping them, restoring them beyond their former glory. On his show, Dainard teams up with new flippers in the Seattle area, bringing the cash and an expert eye to help turn “zombie […]

If you’re a first-time homebuyer with a tight budget, should you consider a fixer-upper? It depends whether you’re willing to be uncomfortable — possibly for a long time. For some, buying a fixer-upper is a great way to build equity and customize their home. For others, it’s a source of inescapable stress. “Maybe they’ve never […]