Why 2025 might be a good year to buy a home after all

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According to Redfin, home prices declined in 14 of the 50 largest US metros in the last week of July.

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The nightmare scenario for America's real estate market

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Australia may hold the key to happier home buying

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I got a 2.75% mortgage rate when most other homebuyers were being quoted 7%. Now I can save more for retirement.

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Brian Sankey purchased a home with a 2.75% interest rate in June.

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Some wealthy people trying to sell their luxury homes are struggling

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Bravo star's Sonja Morgan's Upper East Side home is up for auction, with a starting bid of $1.75
Bravo star's Sonja Morgan's Upper East Side home is up for auction, with a starting bid of $1.75

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Inside 2 Texas cities where home prices are dropping, sellers are slashing asks, and buyers can get lowball offers accepted

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Homebuyers in Austin and New Braunfels are finding more success as sellers lower their prices.

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Want to sell your home? Get ready for disappointment.

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Gone are the days of throwing up a for-sale sign and waiting for the feeding frenzy to begin. Home sellers are about to get a rude awakening.

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Buyers have an advantage in these 10 cities, where sellers are slashing listing prices the most

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Orlando.

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The 7 biggest home-staging mistakes people make when trying to sell their house

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Leaving family photos, books, and clutter in your space could deter buyers.

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I got a 2.5% mortgage rate last year when everyone else was getting 6%. It's saving us $40,000 and helping pay off my medical bills for cancer treatment.

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Amy Yzaguirre, her husband, and son.
Amy Yzaguirre, her husband, and son.

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