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		<title>Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there&#8217;s a little good news.  Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than a year ago, according to Realtor.com. On its own, that won&#8217;t transform what [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you&#8217;re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices are still high in many markets, and even though things have improved a bit over the past year, making the numbers work can still feel [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here&#8217;s what&#8217;s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you&#8217;re thinking about buying or selling. Inflation Went Up – Here’s What That Actually Means The government tracks inflation in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven&#8217;t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this year. Back at [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight. But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Truth About Affordability Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind. Here’s the full picture of what’s happening and why. The good – and the bad. So, you know what it truly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Most Veterans Don&#8217;t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit exists – it&#8217;s been around for over 80 years. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from the Census. And on top of that, builders [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Equity]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate. Here&#8217;s the thing. He&#8217;s not wrong. But he only has half the story. And the half he&#8217;s missing? [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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