A lot of buyers right now are in a holding pattern, watching the market and waiting for prices to come down. Oxford Economics just put a number on how long that wait might actually be: seven years. That projection comes from one of the most widely cited economic research firms in the world. If you'r

Buying a home is exciting. It can also make you do things you'd never do with any other purchase, like convince yourself that a little mold in the basement "probably isn't a big deal." You're not alone. According to a 2026 survey by Clever Real Estate, 76% of home buyers would be willing to overlook

If your homeowners insurance bill went up this year, you're not alone. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 71% of U.S. homeowners say their insurance costs have increased over the past few years. And it's not a small bump for most people. A full 42% say their costs have gone up "a lot.