A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”

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If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.

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Whether you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

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Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

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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.

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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.

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Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability.

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Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

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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.

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