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The Zoning Risk Hiding in Your Dream Listing
You find the house. The bones are good, the price is right, and you already know where the couch goes. Then, three months after closing, you learn the finished basement apartment you planned to rent out is not a legal second unit under current zoning.
Is 40 the New 29 for First-Time Homebuyers? Here's What Changed Since 1986
In 1986, a typical first-time buyer signed their mortgage papers in their late 20s. Today, that same buyer is more likely to be turning 40. It's more than a decade added to the timeline of the single biggest financial decision most Americans will ever make.
The ROAD to Housing Act Is Good News for Homebuyers. But There's One Thing It Doesn't Solve.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is designed to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build homes in America. More housing supply is something we've needed for years, and over time it should help improve affordability.
Home Buyer's Anxiety Is Real. Here's How to Replace It With a Plan
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. So when nearly half of all buyers report experiencing anxiety or panic during the process, that's not a character flaw. It's a data point. And data points have explanations.
"Hot Market" vs. "Cold Market": How PropertyLens Helps Home Buyers Either Way
Whether you're competing with 10 offers or negotiating alone, the property's hidden history doesn't change. PropertyLens gives buyers the data they need to buy with confidence in any market.
10 Non-Money Reasons Home Deals Fall Through And How to Catch Them Before You Bid
In December 2025, 16.3% of U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled, the highest rate in Redfin's records dating back to 2017. That number has stayed elevated into 2026, with contracts falling and 600k more sellers than buyers giving house hunters the leverage to walk away.
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