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AUGUST REAL ESTATE NEWS: THE TRUTH ABOUT WHERE HOME PRICES ARE HEADING

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or even dipping slightly this year as more homes hit the market. That’s normal with rising inventory. But the bigger picture is what really matters, and it’s far less dramatic than what the doom-and-gloom headlines suggest. Here’s why. Over 100 leading housing market experts were surveyed in the latest Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) from Fannie Mae . Their collective forecast shows prices are projected to keep rising over the next 5 years, just at a slower, healthier pace than what we’ve seen more recently. And that kind of steady, sustainable growth should be one factor to help ease your fears about the years ahead (see graph below) : And if you take a look at ...

AUGUST HOME DECOR: A DINING ROOM DESIGN GUIDE

After falling out of fashion for a few years, dining rooms are in vogue once again. But they aren’t the strictly formal areas they were bef…

Did the Value of Your Home Change Last Month?

It's completely natural for homeowners to feel curious about their property values for a multitude of reasons—perhaps you're cont…

2025 -3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

Are you thinking about buying a home , but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s go…

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to s…

JULY CHORES TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE

The summer solstice has passed, July is upon us, and the temperature outside feels like the surface of the sun. We get it—manual labor arou…

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEING A LANDLORD

Taking on the role of landlord is a huge undertaking. You have renters to find (and trustworthy ones at that), a property to look after, an…

HOW TO DESIGN A WATER-EFFICIENT GARDEN

Water is a precious resource, and the cost is rising all the time. By evaluating your garden designs and watering habits, it’s easy to elim…

ALL ABOUT RUGS

A  rug is more than just a floor covering—it’s an essential design element that can transform a space, add warmth, and define an area withi…