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Policy And Industry Articles
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Senate Housing Bill Targets Corporate Homebuying — What It Could Mean for Buyers
A bipartisan housing bill moving through Congress aims to limit large investors from buying single-family homes and increase housing sup...
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Save Thousands on Your Mortgage With Builder Rate Buydowns
In today’s high-rate housing market, builder-offered mortgage rate buydowns can save buyers hundreds each month. Learn how new-home ince...
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Rent vs. Own: How FHA Down Payments Can Make Buying a Home More Achievable
FHA loans require as little as 3.5% down, lowering the upfront barrier to homeownership. Here’s how FHA financing and builder incentives...
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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Shakes Up Trade Policy — What It Means for New Homebuyers
The Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs — but new ones are already in place. Here’s what the latest trade ruling means for lumber,...
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Would Banning Institutional Investors Really Lower Home Prices?
Lawmakers want to limit institutional investors in housing — but would it actually make homes more affordable? Here’s what supply, deman...
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Top Trends for the 2026 Spring Selling Season: What Buyers Should Watch Now
Spring is typically the busiest homebuying season, and 2026 could be shaped by shifting buyer confidence, mortgage rate volatility, and ...
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Empty Schools Are Becoming New Neighborhoods: How Communities Are Turning Campuses Into Homes
Public school enrollment is declining across the U.S., leaving campuses empty. Here’s why schools are closing—and how communities are tr...
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Tax Breaks for Homeowners in 2026: What Changed, What Expired, and What Matters Most
From SALT changes to PMI deductions, here’s what homeowners need to know about changes to tax breaks in 2026—and who actually benefits.
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Common Tax Deductions for Homeowners In 2026
A guide to the most common tax deductions and credits that may help lower your tax bill this year, from PMI to home office deductions.
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Five Ways Proptech Is Transforming the New Homebuying Experience
Proptech is changing how homebuyers approach the discovery and purchase of a new home.
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Teravalis: Inside One of the Largest New Master-Planned Communities in America
With 100,000 homes and 55 million square feet of commercial space, Teravalis is redefining large-scale community planning. See what make...
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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s What It Means for New Home Buyers in 2026
Mortgage rates just hit a three-year low. See what the drop means for new home buyers in 2026, from monthly payments to supply and prici...
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What a Trump Proposal to Ban Institutional Investors Could Really Mean for Homebuyers
Would banning big investors really free up homes for buyers? Here’s what housing experts say about Trump’s proposal and its real-world i...
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Trump Delays Furniture and Cabinet Tariffs Until 2027: What It Means for New Home Buyers
Trump’s decision to delay furniture and cabinet tariffs offers short-term relief for new-home buyers—but broader affordability pressures...
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The Push to Build More Housing Near Transit: How This Federal Bill Could Shift Where You Live and Work
A new bipartisan bill could boost housing near transit hubs, shorten commutes, and expand affordable options. Here’s what buyers should ...
