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2026 Housing Trends for Buyers
The 2026 Housing Market: What Buyers Need to Know As we step into 2026, the U.S. housing market continues to balance between recovery and reinvention. For buyers, especially first-timers, this year brings a unique mix of opportunity and caution. Let’s break down some key advantages and disadvantages shaping the market. Advantages for Buyers Disadvantages for…
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2026 Real Estate Predictions
The 2026 real estate market is expected to feel calmer than the pandemic boom years, with modest home price growth, slightly better affordability, and a slow but noticeable pickup in sales activity. Mortgage rates are widely projected to hover in the mid‑5% to mid‑6% range, which should coax more buyers and sellers off the sidelines…
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2026 Real Estate Forecast
The latest forecasts suggest that 2026 will bring a slowly warming but still challenging real estate market: mortgage rates are expected to drift a bit lower but stay around the low-6% range, while home prices mostly notch modest gains rather than big swings. Economists generally see more inventory, slightly higher sales, and a shift toward…
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A normalizing market
Missouri’s Real Estate Market Isn’t Slowing—It’s Normalizing For the past few years, real estate in Missouri has felt like a nonstop sprint. Homes were selling in days, bidding wars were everywhere, and buyers often waived inspections just to stay competitive. So when the market started to cool in 2023 and 2024, many assumed it was…
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Why selling in the winter might just work!
Thinking about selling in winter? It can be a smart move. Here are the key pros to consider for a winter listing. Focused buyer pool Winter listings tend to attract more serious buyers who need to move quickly or are highly motivated (e.g., due to job changes or year-end needs). This can lead to fewer…
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Thankful for the real estate market!
Springfield’s real estate market and Thanksgiving actually have a lot in common this year: both are about gathering, gratitude, and finding the right place at the table—whether that’s around the dining room or at the closing table. A Market To Be Thankful For While some national markets are cooling off sharply, Springfield’s housing scene in…
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Steps to buying your first home!
The First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide: From Dream to Doorstep Buying a home for the first time is one of life’s biggest milestones. It can feel both exciting and intimidating, but understanding each step helps simplify the experience. This guide breaks down the home buying process so you can move forward with confidence. Step 1: Assess Your…
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Why a 50 year mortgage isn’t a long term fix.
A 50-year mortgage in Springfield, Missouri may look appealing due to lower monthly payments, but it poses significant long-term risks for local buyers and the broader housing market as affordability shifts and home values fluctuate. Current Springfield Market Snapshot Springfield housing is comparatively affordable, with an average home price near $237,000–$240,000, which is well below…
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Market update for 2025 and market predictions for 26′
The real estate market in late 2025 remains challenging, marked by high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and slow sales activity, but there are signs of cautious optimism and expectations of improvement heading into 2026. Current Market Overview The housing market in November 2025 is characterized by moderate borrowing costs, with average 30-year fixed mortgage rates…
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