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Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease?

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.

Kiplinger · Jan 28

Nearly half of homes on the market have an HOA cost - and here’s where they are most expensive

HOA fees, used to fund amenities, roads, and other services, were typically for condo buildings and new communities, but have been spreading

The Independent UK · Jan 27

4 Places Retirees Should Avoid Moving To in 2026 — According to Real Estate Agent

Here are four places retirees might want to avoid moving to in 2026, according to Damarys Cover, seniors real estate specialist.

GOBankingRates · Jan 23

Inside the 2026 Housing Forecast: What Buyers, Sellers and Renters Should Expect

Rising home sales and a return towards affordability signal a new era but despite a slightly more balanced market, Americans will still face some rough patches.

GOBankingRates · Jan 10

Celebrities Are Buying Homes in This Surprising City — See How Much It Costs

La Quinta, California, a small city in the Coachella Valley roughly two hours from Los Angeles, is emerging as a luxury real estate stronghold.

GOBankingRates · Jan 9

Americans missed out on a 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance to buy a house—the 3 shifts it would take to make housing affordable are 'very unlikely'

“We see the housing market remaining relatively stuck without major progress being made on affordability,” home construction CEO says.

Fortune · Jan 7

Top 10 US Cities Poised for Real Estate Growth in 2026

Experts predict these 10 U.S. cities will lead the housing market in 2026. See where homebuyers and investors should focus.

GOBankingRates · Jan 6

The Hidden Cost of a 50-Year Mortgage: Nearly $1M Extra Interest in One City

A 50-year mortgage lowers monthly payments -- but could add nearly $1 million in interest. See how it impacts buyers in three U.S. cities and scenarios.

GOBankingRates · Dec 27, 2025

10 US Cities Where Luxury Real Estate Prices Are Skyrocketing

Luxury home prices are climbing in these 10 U.S. cities -- even as the national market cools.

GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025

10 US Cities Where Luxury Real Estate Prices Are Plummeting

Luxury home prices are dropping across the U.S. See which 10 cities have seen the steepest declines.

GOBankingRates · Dec 23, 2025