Housing Market

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The Rise of the Micro-Move: Faster, Lighter Moving

Table of Contents Key Takeaways : Micro-moving is growing, with more people making smaller and faster moves.Rising rents and competitive housing markets are driving short-distance relocations.People are moving fewer belongings and leaving behind inexpensive furniture.Technology makes it possible to find, book, and complete a move in a single...

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Mortgage Rates Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Falls Apart

Table of Contents After appearing to finally have some relief from high interest rates on mortgages, the rates went even higher! This is all because of renewed conflict abroad. Rates Tick Up This Week The interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.49% during the week ending July 9, 2026.That is an increase of 6 basis points compared to the 6.43% that was...

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This New Tax Break Could Finally Convince Seniors to Sell Homes They’ve Kept for Decades

There's a new proposal before the U.S. House that gives older homeowners an incentive to sell. Introduced by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York, the Nest Egg Protection Act would raise the capital gains exclusion for Americans aged 65 and over temporarily. For the next four years—from 2027 to 2030—homeowners who qualify may exclude up to $1 million in profits from taxation for property owned for at...