Education
Rent vs. buy: the real math behind the decision
Most rent-vs-buy calculators miss half the equation. Here's a data-driven framework that accounts for opportunity cost, maintenance, and tax benefits.
Guides
Free guides to help you understand the housing market and make smarter real estate decisions.
Buying Guide
The 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026
We ranked every major US metro on affordability, job growth, inventory, and quality of life to find where first-time buyers get the most value.
Market Trends
Mortgage rates forecast: will rates drop below 6% this year?
Analyzing FRED data, Fed signals, and historical patterns to project where 30-year fixed rates are headed through the end of 2026.
Education
Months of supply, explained: the metric that predicts price moves
Months of supply is the single best indicator of whether prices will rise or fall. Here's how to read it and what it means for your market.
Data Analysis
Every city where home prices dropped in 2025
Using Redfin and Zillow data, we identified 47 metros where median sale prices fell year-over-year. Here's where buyers gained leverage.
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