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

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the median down payment in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in four years.  In Q1 2026, the median down payment was $23,400, or 12.8% of the purchase price. Down payments have now declined for four straight quarters, with a median of $28,900 one year ago.