Homebuilder Confidence Rises, Still Below Par | https://debbiewarford.com
Builder confidence stayed weak in Late-Q1, holding near recent levels despite slightly better readings than mid-2025. Late-Q1 pricing: 37% cut prices, 64% offered incentives; avg. cut held at 6%, extending a long incentive streak. Builders cite…
‘American Dream Accounts’ to Aid First-Time Buyers | https://debbiewarford.com
A federal proposal would create tax-advantaged “American Dream Accounts” to help first-time buyers save for down payments. Annual contributions would typically cap at $7.5K, or $10K for recipients over 35, with $250K lifetime limit. Qualified home…
Buyers finally gain leverage as US home prices stall
U.S. home prices rose just 0.1% month-over-month and 1.9% year-over-year in February, reflecting a cooling market with more sellers than buyers. Buyers had negotiating power, often securing discounts amid limited competition. Mortgage rates hovered…
Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake | https://debbiewarford.com
A new US property-tax revolt has grown, with some states pushing to eliminate all or nearly all property taxes. The backlash followed rapid home-price gains, since higher values often translate into higher property-tax bills for homeowners. Property…
Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming…
Sellers Hope for Spring Homebuyer Surge | https://debbiewarford.com
New US listings ↑0.5% yearly in the 4 weeks ending Late-Q1, the first increase since Mid-Q4. Mortgage rates moved closer to ~6%, helping median monthly housing payments ↓3.2% yearly and boosting seller optimism. Sellers are relisting at a record rate…
Geopolitical Jitters & Sticky Inflation Push Mortgage Rates Higher in 2026 | https://debbiewarford.com
Average 30-year fixed rates expected 6.22%–6.50%, driven by geopolitical conflict and inflation at 2.7%. Mortgage rates remain elevated despite Fed holding benchmark at 3.50%–3.75%. National home price growth slows to 0%–2.2%, reflecting high borrowing…
Happy Easter | https://debbiewarford.com
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon…
Home Sales to Rise 4.4% in 2026 | https://debbiewarford.com
Existing home sales forecast to rise 4.4% yearly, reaching about 4.24 million transactions in 2026, signaling moderate recovery rather than rapid expansion. National home values expected to increase 0.7% to 1.2% annually by end of 2026, indicating slow,…
Steady US Housing Prices Reflect Strong Buyer Demand
The US housing market shows stable prices with a slight 0.3% increase and faster sales, as median days on market dropped by 9.5% to 40 days. However, new listings plunged 57.9%, causing tight inventory and increased buyer competition. Single-family homes…
