Collegeville, PA Housing Market Outlook for 2026

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 20, 2026 3:11 pm Stability, opportunity, and strategic decision-making, will be the foundation of the Collegeville, PA Housing Market in 2026. The post Collegeville, PA Housing Market Outlook for 2026 appeared first on FastExpert.
Pending Home Sales Drop to Lowest Level on Record Aside From Start of Pandemic

Pending sales fell 6% in December—the largest seasonally adjusted decline since 2022—amid stubbornly high housing costs and economic uncertainty. The typical home that did sell spent 60 days on the market, the slowest December pace in a decade. The supply of homes for sale fell the most since 2023 a
How to Sell a House When One Partner Refuses

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: January 14, 2026 3:09 pm Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into your local bank, sitting down with a banker, and getting set up with a mortgage. Today, there are far more options for home buyers and investors, and often it comes down t
Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 14, 2026 1:28 pm The Naples, FL housing market has entered a new phase. 2026 represents a pivotal year, not a slowdown, but a reset toward sustainability. The post Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert appeared first on FastExpert.
Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert

AuthorJohn Salkowski.  Date: January 14, 2026 1:28 pm The Naples, FL housing market has entered a new phase. 2026 represents a pivotal year, not a slowdown, but a reset toward sustainability. The post Naples, FL Housing Market 2026: Insights from an Expert appeared first on FastExpert.
Philadelphia Housing Market 2026: Expert Take on What to Expect

AuthorAlex Capozzolo.  Date: January 13, 2026 12:29 pm Slower price growth in the Philadelphia housing market, reflects a more balanced market giving buyers power buyers more room to negotiate The post Philadelphia Housing Market 2026: Expert Take on What to Expect appeared first on FastExpert.
How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Bathroom?

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: January 12, 2026 4:49 pm Remodeling your bathroom is one of the most sought-after home improvements. The North American bath remodeling market crossed the $59 billion mark in 2022. It should come as no surprise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns led to thousan
How to Find a Real Estate Agent for Renting a House Near You

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: January 9, 2026 3:50 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! When people think of hiring a real estate agent they usually associate that with buying or selling a house. But can realtors help you find rentals? Ye
Trump’s Mortgage Bond Order Pushes Rates Below 6% For First Time in Nearly 3 Years, Boosting Purchasing Power

Purchasing power has increased $30,000 in the last six months, with rates falling below 6% the day after President Trump ordered a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase.  The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 5.99% on January 9, the lowest level in nearly three years, in the wake of President Tru
Mixed Jobs Report Unlikely to Move Mortgage Rates Further

Takeaway: Another low hire-low fire jobs report leaves the Fed on track to leave rates alone for the next couple of meetings as expected, implying mortgage rates will stay where they are. Any small improvement in rates today will be the result of the President’s announcement yesterday of $200B in MB
Trump Orders $200B Mortgage Bond Buy, Which Will Likely Nudge Rates Down Slightly to 6%

The ultimate impact of such a move would likely be limited because this would be a relatively small asset purchase program, by historical standards.  President Trump said he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds above what they would normally buy, which he said on
Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level in 2 Years As Mortgage Rates Decline

Despite lower monthly mortgage payments, a holiday hangover is muting homebuying demand.  The median U.S. monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending January 4, down 4.7% from a year earlier and the lowest level since the start of 2024.  Monthly payments fell largely because
What Will Happen to Home Prices if Mortgage Rates Drop?

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 6:51 pm What will happen to home prices if mortgage rates drop? Look at the effects of lower interest rates and what could happen if they fall. The post What Will Happen to Home Prices if Mortgage Rates Drop? appeared first on FastExpert.
Banning Corporate Landlords Won’t Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis. Building More Homes Just Might.

This piece was originally published to Forbes on March 4, 2024.  President Trump has proposed a ban on big institutional investors buying single-family homes. A policy move like that may sound good on paper, but as noted below, there are drawbacks to such a move, and other solutions–like building mo
Why Home Turnover Rates Are at a 30-Year Low

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 3:22 pm Explore why home turnover rates are at a 30-year low and what can be done from a buyer and seller’s perspective. The post Why Home Turnover Rates Are at a 30-Year Low appeared first on FastExpert.
All-Cash Buyers and Their Impact on the Housing Market

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 10:11 am Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! Cash buyers account for nearly a third of sales in the current real estate market, a trend that rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and has held f
Why Homeowners Are Delisting Instead of Lowering Their Prices

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 7, 2026 8:05 am Learn why homeowners are delisting instead of lowering their prices, and what can be done from both a buyer and seller’s perspective. The post Why Homeowners Are Delisting Instead of Lowering Their Prices appeared first on FastExpert.
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: First Jobs Report of 2026 Could Impact Mortgage Rates

This Week In A Nutshell The first jobs report of 2026—and the first “normal” report post-government shutdown—will be published on Friday. We’ll be on the lookout for signs that the labor market is weakening more than expected, which would bring about lower rates. Upcoming Attractions This is jobs we
How Much House Can You Afford with Your Salary?

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: January 5, 2026 2:14 pm Demystify housing costs and determine how much house you can afford with your salary and what financial cushions to create. The post How Much House Can You Afford with Your Salary? appeared first on FastExpert.
The Real Estate: 2025 Year in Review

This article was originally published on Inman.com.  As we approach 2026, Redfin reflects on a watershed year in the history of American real estate. Here’s our list of the ten most important 2025 trends. 1. The Market Shifted Towards Buyers Since recovering from the Great Recession of 2008, the U.S
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