For the first time since 2023, more Americans say buying beats renting.  That’s the headline stat from Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights report. Based on responses to their national online survey, 53% of respondents say it’s better to buy a home in the current market than to rent or move in

Buyers Have More Negotiating Power Than They've Had in Years (And Tucson Is No Exception) According to new Redfin research, home buyers have more negotiating power than they've had in years. Last month, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 46.2% of all U.S. home sales. That's the highest share for

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