Real Estate Market

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A real estate agent and buyer carefully examining a home appraisal report, with sunlight illuminating the document on a kitchen table.

How Does the Home Appraisal Process Work for Buyers and Sellers?

A home appraisal, typically completed within a week, is often perceived as a mere formality for the lender, yet it can become a buyer's most powerful negotiation tool, potentially saving them thousand

Mason Clarke·April 18, 2026

An illustrative image showing the stark contrast between expensive, unattainable suburban homes and the growing reality of urban apartment living, symbolizing the shift in homeownership.

Real Estate

Beyond the Down Payment: How Rising Homeownership Costs Are Reshaping the Market

With home prices over 40% above pre-pandemic levels, rising homeownership costs are forcing a market shift. Here’s how the growing renter demographic is changing the game for home brands.

Mason Clarke·March 30, 2026