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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Home prices | History Defined

Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?

The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and persistent inflation reshape the U.S. housing market. Many buyers expected Federal Reserve rate cuts to bring relief. Instead, the average 30-year mortgage rate remains near 6.5%. The real…

The Economic Times

Home price falls may signal end of housing super cycle

Rising interest rates, poor affordability, budget tax changes and a political shift towards lower migration could spell the end of a 30-year housing upswing.

AAP

Capital city home prices fall as experts predict Australia’s property slump could last a year and cut values by 10%

Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025

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Georgia Property Owners Are Seeing Higher Tax Assessments in Some Counties Ahead of Summer

Homeowners across Georgia face a noticeable shift as county tax assessors roll out updated property valuations ahead of the summer season. Many residents now see higher assessed values, which directly influence annual property tax bills and household budgets. Counties like Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett continue to adjust valuations in response…

The Free Financial Advisor

North Carolina Buyers Are Facing a New Affordability Problem Beyond Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers in North Carolina keep watching mortgage rates like they hold the only key to affordability, but another wave of costs is quietly tightening the pressure. Even when rates dip slightly, monthly budgets still feel stretched thin in ways that surprise many buyers stepping into today’s market. Home prices across…

The Free Financial Advisor

States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

Kiplinger

5 DIY Projects That Boost Property Value Without Breaking the Bank

Home prices continue to climb across America, and homeowners keep searching for smart ways to squeeze more value from every square foot. The good news? Expensive renovations no longer hold a monopoly on impressive returns. A few affordable DIY projects can completely change how buyers view a property while helping…

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Could a Summer Special Session Still Kill Property Taxes? DeSantis Hints at a Showdown

Florida politics rarely stays quiet for long, but the latest property tax debate could bring the state to a full boil before summer ends. Governor Ron DeSantis recently hinted that lawmakers may need a special legislative session to tackle one of the most explosive financial issues in the state: property…

The Free Financial Advisor

Homeowners Blindsided: Home Values Jump Faster Than Inflation — 5 Ways to Keep Your Property Taxes Down

Homeowners across the United States keep opening their tax assessments with a mix of disbelief and frustration. Home values have climbed faster than inflation in many regions, and that surge often triggers higher property tax bills even when incomes stay flat. Local governments rely heavily on property taxes, so rising…

Clever Dude

Why the Bipartisan War on Housing Investors Won't Make Housing More Affordable

Politicians on the left and right are increasingly blaming large investors for raising home prices. Here's why they're wrong.

Reason

5 ‘Affordable’ Cities Getting Too Expensive for Retirees — Here’s What Replaced Them

Rising home prices, taxes and insurance are pricing retirees out of many popular hubs. See which cities to avoid -- and cheaper alternatives to consider.

GOBankingRates

Home Prices Have Outpaced Income—What It Means for Buyers

Skyrocketing home prices have changed the rules of the game, and buyers now face a market that demands more strategy than ever before. A decade ago, steady income growth could keep pace with rising property values, but today’s reality tells a very different story. Buyers now stretch budgets, rethink priorities,…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Homeownership Now Requires Six Figures in Many Cities—Here’s Why

Homeownership has crossed a new financial threshold in many cities, and the numbers now demand serious attention. In countless markets, buyers need six-figure incomes just to qualify for a modest home, and that shift reshapes how entire generations plan their futures. Rising mortgage rates, tight housing supply, and stubborn demand…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Millions of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck—And Housing Is a Major Reason

Housing has quietly transformed from a basic necessity into one of the biggest financial pressure points in modern life. Rent prices have surged in many cities, while home prices remain stubbornly high, locking many people out of ownership entirely. Even those who secured mortgages years ago now face rising property…

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Why Your Property Taxes Keep Rising—Even When the Market Slows

Property owners often expect tax bills to fall when home prices cool off, but that expectation rarely lines up with reality. Local governments don’t adjust tax rates as quickly as the housing market shifts, and that lag creates a frustrating disconnect. Even when buyers hesitate and listings sit longer, municipalities…

Everybody Loves Your Money

6 State Programs That Can Reduce Housing Costs—But Few Apply

Sky-high rent and rising home prices continue to squeeze budgets across the country, but here’s the twist: billions in housing assistance sit untouched every year. Many state programs fly under the radar, either because people don’t know they exist or assume they won’t qualify. That hesitation costs real money—sometimes thousands…

The Free Financial Advisor

6 States Where It’s Better To Rent Than to Buy A Home

Housing costs have taken a sharp turn in recent years, and the old “buy as soon as you can” rule no longer fits every situation. In several states, the financial gap between renting and owning has grown so wide that renters actually come out ahead month after month. High home…

Everybody Loves Your Money

The 2026 Assessment Spike: Why Home Values Rose but Tax Bills Skyrocketed

Homeowners across the country opened their mailboxes in 2026 and felt a jolt that had nothing to do with interest rates or home prices. Property tax bills arrived with eye-popping increases, even in neighborhoods where nothing seemed to change overnight. Local governments leaned heavily on updated property assessments, and those…

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Texas Senior Alert: The Hidden Reason Your 2026 Appraisal Notice Could Spike 10% Even as Home Prices Cool

If you’re a Texas homeowner, especially on a fixed income, you might open your 2026 appraisal notice and feel blindsided. You may have heard that...

Kiplinger

How Does This Iran Oil Crisis Compare to the 1979 Iran Oil Crisis?

Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.

Fortune

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.

The Guardian - AU

Canada slashed migration and housing costs dropped. There may be lessons for Australia

While rising vacancy rates caused a dip in rents and home prices, it hasn’t solved Canada’s chronically unaffordable property market

GOBankingRates

27 Major Cities Where You Can Buy a Home for Under $350K in 2026

A new analysis found that a number of very large American metropolitan areas, despite their big-city prices, still have relatively affordable home prices.

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California’s 2026 Homebuyer Grants: Who Qualifies for $0‑Down Assistance This Year

Entering the housing market in the Golden State often feels like trying to climb a mountain without any safety gear. You have likely watched home prices soar while your savings account struggles to keep pace with rising inflation. It is incredibly frustrating to work hard every day only to find…

Fortune

Gen Zers are flocking to these Midwest housing markets where homes are about 30% cheaper than the coasts

Seven of the 10 most affordable metros for young homeowners are in the Midwest.

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