Category Archives: First-Time Homebuyers

The best week to buy a house in 2026 starts Sept. 27, but local market conditions will determine whether buyers should act or wait.

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America’s cheapest Division I college markets offer low home prices, but competition and ownership costs can complicate the deal.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow all approved lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 on eligible loans, adding a new credit-scoring option.

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Rising HOA costs and special assessments are changing the math for condo buyers, even as prices fall in some markets.

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could expand financing options in lower-priced markets, but it does not change mortgage approval rules today.

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