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04/29/2026

https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-25000-in-interest-free-downpayment-assistance-now-available-for-more-first-time-homebuyers?fbclid=IwdGRleAReU0BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeL4asPXrX6oOTFHxcANPFcMruwQYYRRAKM3N5sVrnofUC35CBxPZZqFbUbS4_aem_ow8MSlpH6FXYcgA0cBu84Q

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04/04/2026

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Congress could change the definition of rural areas to help more homebuyers access financing through the Farm Credit System.

03/25/2026

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The week of April 12-18 is the national window to list a home for higher profit and fewer price cuts.

03/21/2026

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What it means to be middle class in the U.S. today depends on where you live, with the benchmark varying widely from one place to another.

03/03/2026

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02/20/2026

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Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, dropping to 6.01% for a 30-year fixed loan, down from 6.09% last week. Last year at this time, rates averaged 6.85%.

Freddie Mac’s chief economist, Sam Khater, says lower rates make buying a home more affordable and help homeowners save money through refinancing, with applications more than doubling over the past year.

01/17/2026

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The Trump administration plans to announce next week a proposal allowing Americans to tap their 401(k) plans for a home down payment.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that President Donald Trump will unveil the plan in Davos. “We’re still talking about the mechanics of it, but suppose that you put 10% down on a home and then you take 10% of the equity on the home and put it in as an asset in your 401(k), then your 401(k) would grow over time as the value of your house grows,” Hassett said.

“It would be more money for retirement, and you’ll have solved the liquidity constraint problem and gotten yourself a house earlier in life,” he added, citing sharply higher down payments and monthly housing costs in recent years.

01/16/2026

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01/14/2026

Buying below asking price may still be possible in pricey neighborhoods, even as the housing market steadies. Realtor.com forecasts mortgage rates averaging 6.3% in 2026 and home prices rising a modest 2.2%, creating opportunities for well-timed under-ask offers.

01/08/2026

Great news for the US real estate economy. Many large entities were buying up single-family homes and turning them into rentals, not only inflating value but also overbidding regular buyers. Finally, some good news.

The president said he wanted Congress to stop the purchases by big investors, which have driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.