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10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

Same ZIP code. Different property types. Different market conditions. 🏠

Single-family homes and condos/townhomes can have different inventory, pricing and market conditions, even in the same area.

Use RPR Market Trends to see what’s happening by property type and give clients a more relevant view of their market. rpr.me/market-trends

10/22/2026

Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.

More: cnb.cx/4eMIMCn

10/22/2026

Extra payments toward principal reduce the balance that future interest is calculated on. Keep doing it consistently, and you can cut years off the loan and save substantial interest.

The exact savings depend on your rate, balance, and when you pay extra. Confirm the money goes toward principal and check your loan’s prepayment terms.

Just don’t leave yourself cash-poor to become mortgage-free. Keep an emergency fund and weigh higher-interest debt first.

10/22/2026

The last time buyer traffic was this weak, Americans were still shaken by the housing crash of 2008, with 30-year mortgage rates then around 4%. Today, it’s a different problem. High home prices, entrenched owners and mortgage rates around 7.4% have pushed buyers to the sidelines, and builders are having trouble luring them back, even with discounts.
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkochkodin/2026/10/19/homebuyer-traffic-plunges-to-levels-last-seen-after-the-housing-crash/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB
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10/22/2026

10/20/2026

It’s crazy interesting how different the room looks depending on what is painted. Now just need to throw some furniture into the mix and see how that changes it even further.

10/20/2026

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