Guide Helps Buyers Navigate Land, Home Building

NAR's latest guide helps buyers navigate land purchases, construction loans and building a custom home, providing valuable insights and tools for informed decisions. 

Fannie Mae: Home Price Growth to Moderate

Experts forecast home prices to rise 3.4% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, down from earlier projections, according to Fannie Mae’s Q1 2025 survey.

Luxury Market Continues to Grow

In early 2025, luxury homes saw stable demand, making up 7.5% of sales, up from 5% in February 2023. Listings under $1M took 64 days to sell and over $1M took 75 days.

Using the 28/36 Rule to Budget for a Home

The 28/36 rule helps buyers gauge affordability: spend no more than 28% of income on housing and 36% on total debt, though some lenders may allow more.