Supply constraints, capital gains tweaks While demand may rise, inventory remains constrained. Audience members asked about measures to boost supply — including tweaks to capital gains rules in areas where housing stock... Read more »
Reports before Davos suggested that President Trump would announce an initiative to spur homeownership by allowing individuals to withdraw funds from their 401(k) accounts to make a down payment on a home... Read more »
Let’s cut straight to the chase: using your 401(k) to buy a home in 2026 is generally a risky move that can jeopardize your long-term financial security, and I strongly advise against... Read more »
MegPrime, an affiliate and subsidiary of Texas-based Megatel Homes, is set to launch its digital currency, the MP Token, designed as a rewards platform that renters and homeowners can tap into as... Read more »
What the data shows Since the end of 2022, I’ve pointed out that people have continued to sell homes with low mortgage rates to buy others with higher rates. This is normal... Read more »
Zillow found that 55% of buyers have previously bought a home — a shift that is changing expectations around how agents demonstrate value. After waiting out several years of elevated mortgage rates,... Read more »
Despite the modest uptick, price growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation. Annual gains were less than one-third of the 5.1% average home price increase... Read more »
“Homeownership remains one of life’s most monumental transactions, and today buyers are approaching that life goal with new expectations,” said Ginger Wilcox, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. “High barriers... Read more »