https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/ A small piece of Keeping Current Matters. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:15:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/13/the-take-it-or-leave-it-attitude-is-fading-from-the-market-what-that-means-for-you/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/09/what-to-expect-from-the-housing-market-in-the-second-half-of-2026/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/08/student-loans-are-back-in-the-news-dont-let-it-put-your-homeownership-plans-on-hold/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/06/what-buying-or-selling-a-home-gives-back-to-your-community/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/02/down-payments-are-smaller-than-theyve-been-since-2021/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/01/the-housing-market-is-stronger-than-you-think/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/06/29/the-1-factor-that-explains-everything-happening-with-home-prices-right-now/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.]]> https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/06/25/your-house-didnt-sell-heres-how-to-turn-it-around/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.]]>