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That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

August 17, 2026

Cooler inflation improved the outlook for mortgage rates, but tight inventory and rising home values mean the housing market didn’t get easier along with it.

August 14, 2026

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

August 13, 2026

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

August 12, 2026

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

August 10, 2026

July’s surprise drop in jobs eased some pressure on the Fed, which could improve the outlook for mortgage rates.

August 7, 2026