The housing market is finally cooling after years of wild swings. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index , home prices across the U.S. grew just 1.5% year-over-year in August  — the slowest pace since 2023. And in 9 of the 20 biggest metro areas, prices are actually down. Where Prices Are Falling Most of the soft spots are in the South and West , including several big California metros — San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and even Seattle . These markets

Welcome to 2753 Ferrara Circle, San Jose, CA 95111  — a beautifully maintained modern home that perfectly blends style, comfort, and functionality. Built by Lennar in 2015, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath tri-level residence sits in the highly sought-after Astoria community , where convenience meets contemporary living. ✨ Designed for Today’s Lifestyle Step inside and discover a functional tri-level floor plan  that adapts to your needs: Entry Level:  A full bedroom and bathroom off

Affordability is still a big challenge in today’s housing market — and builders are responding. According to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index , 38% of builders cut home prices in October , with an average price drop of 6% . That’s helping to close the gap between new and existing homes . Median new-home price:  $413,500 Median existing-home price:  $422,600 (as of August) This is unusual — new homes typically cost more , but to

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth . And sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture is: home prices are expected to rise nationally, not fall, over the next 5 years.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this down into real dollars, so you can see the difference this could make for you (and your move). Monthly Payments Are Coming Down One of the clearest signs

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges at play over the past few years, many would-be movers pressed pause. But that pause button isn’t going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more

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