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5 Southern Cities Set to Boom Over the Next 5 Years
The Southern U.S. has become one of the most attractive regions for business expansion, affordable living, homebuyers, and population growth....
Trump Backs the “No Tax on Home Sales Act”
Former President Donald Trump recently threw his support behind the “No Tax on Home Sales Act”, a legislative proposal to...
10 Most Stable Housing Markets in the U.S.
In an ever-shifting real estate landscape, housing market stability is key for homebuyers, investors, and homeowners alike. A stable housing...
Is It a Good Time to Buy a House?
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many people will make in their lifetime. The question...
International Buyers Spent $56 Billion on U.S. Homes from April 2024 to March 2025
From April 2024 through March 2025, international buyers purchased 78,100 U.S. homes, a 44% increase from the prior year, and...
Trump Considers Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
In July 2025, former President Donald Trump proposed a bold idea to help reinvigorate the U.S. housing market: eliminating the...
Texas Real Estate Reform: What Homebuyers, Builders, and Policymakers Should Know
Facing rapidly rising housing costs and intense demand, Texas enacted sweeping real estate reforms in 2025. Among these changes, Senate...
New U.S. Home Listings Hit Two-Year Low
In June 2025, the number of home listings listed for sale in the U.S. dropped significantly, reaching its lowest point...
Millions of U.S. Homes Are Owned Free and Clear
A growing proportion of U.S. homeowners are free from mortgage debt, signaling a major shift in the nation’s housing profile....
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