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Historically, US home values averaged ~4% yearly appreciation since 1991, showing why ownership has often functioned as a long-term investment for many households. In Q1 2026, the national median existing single-family home price reached $404.3K, ↑0.5% yearly. Because appreciation is not guaranteed, location, local demand, condition, upgrades, and comparable sales help owners understand value movement […]

Nationally, management and business workers remained most likely to own homes, while service workers had the lowest rates despite posting the biggest 10-yr gain. In >60% of metro areas, the top homeowning occupation changed since 2014, showing local housing costs and job markets increasingly shaped ownership chances. Management and financial workers held near 72% ownership

Purchase applications recently ↑1% and were ↑21% yearly, showing buyers are moving forward as inventory conditions look more favorable nationally for many shoppers. Total mortgage application volume recently ↓1.6% seasonally adjusted, after a prior ↑7.9%, while unadjusted activity ↓1%, tracking overall loan demand across programs. The 30-yr fixed rate sat in the mid-6% range, and

A survey found 74% said now was a good time to sell, while 83% expected asking price or more in Early-Spring. Most potential sellers expected a quick deal. About 75% anticipated selling within 4 mo, including 27% expecting a sale within 1 to 2 mo. The typical home spent 57 days on market, reinforcing seller

Home prices expected to grow around 2% to 4%, supported by strong Atlanta migration inflows and diversified job expansion. Sales activity expected to track slightly above national baseline of 1.7% growth, driven by affordability advantages. Inventory expected to rise near national 8.9% increase, but absorbed quickly in Atlanta metro. Rental growth moderates toward low single-digit

Wholesale mortgage gave women room to own brokerages, pursue entrepreneurial success, and advance inside larger firms without relying solely on traditional bank structures. Visibility mattered because seeing women succeed helped others recognize space for themselves in mortgage, alongside flexibility, strong income, and the chance to build independently. Mentorship also mattered, because guidance and support helped