Relocation
Rent Before You Buy: How to Test a New Town for Six Months With Mortgage Rates Near 7%
With the 30-year rate at 7.32%, a trial rental can save downsizers from a costly wrong move. Here is how to plan, price and protect one.
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SellingSell Now or Wait Until Spring? What September 2026 Home Sales Mean for Downsizers
NAR's September report shows more inventory, higher rates and slower sales. Here is how to work out whether a downsizing seller should list this fall or wait.
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RelocationBuying a Smaller Home With Mortgage Rates Near 7%: A Downsizer's Guide
Rates climbed in October just as inventory hit its highest level since 2019. Here is how to plan the purchase side of a downsizing move without overpaying for credit.
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SellingHow to Price Your Home to Sell in a Slower Fall 2026 Market
Mortgage rates are back above 7% and buyers have more choice. Here is how to set a list price that sells before winter.