The Hardest Part of Homeownership Today Is Not the Mortgage. It Is Getting Through the Front Door.
Homeownership remains one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available. This article explains why buying earlier matters, how long-term housing appreciation works, and how first-time buyers can use family help and down payment assistance programs to enter the market sooner.
What NAR’s 2026 Forecast Really Says About the Housing Market
The National Association of Realtors just laid out where the housing market is headed. First-time buyers are at historic lows, prices remain elevated, and NAR is calling for a meaningful rebound in sales by 2026—not a crash. In this post I break down each key slide, from demographics and job growth to price trends and hot-spot markets, and explain what it all means if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating in the next 12–24 months.