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December
18



If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply of homes currently for sale. Whether you're buying or selling, the number of homes in your area is something you should pay attention to.

In the housing market, there are regular patterns that happen every year, called seasonality. Spring is the peak homebuying season and also when the most homes are typically listed for sale (homes coming onto the market are known in the industry as new listings). In the second half of each year, the number of new listings typically decreases as the pace of sales slows down.

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December
11



If you've recently decided you're ready to become a homeowner, chances are you're trying to figure out what to do first. It can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but the good news is you don't have to navigate all of that alone.

When it comes to buying a home, there are a lot of moving pieces. And that's especially true in today's housing market. The number of homes for sale is still low, and home prices and mortgage rates are still high. That combination can be tricky if you don't have reliable expertise and a trusted advisor on your side. That's why the best place to start is connecting with a local real estate agent.

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December
4



Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That's nearly one in four people who are dealing with that fear – maybe you're one of them.

To help ease that concern, here's what the experts say will happen with home prices 

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