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How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season

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Gas prices top $4 as the Iran conflict drives oil higher, pushing mortgage rates up and threatening housing affordability during the critical spring market. Continue reading →

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

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Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. Continue reading →

‘Intangibles’ drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist

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Artificial intelligence, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers this spring. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather explains how agents can help. Continue reading →

Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market

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Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers. Continue reading →