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Housing costs just hit a new peak, with the average monthly payment soaring to $2,807—the highest on record. That’s a 5.3% jump from last year, driven by rising home prices and mortgage rates holding steady near 6.7%. Despite affordability challenges, new listings are up 7.5%, home tours have climbed 37% since January, and buyer interest is building as Google searches for “homes for sale” reach their highest level since August.

In this issue:

🏠 Fannie Mae's List – Several deals are being killed because of a Fannie-maintained list of properties.

📉 Rare Opportunity – Where prices are finally falling and why rising inventory could be your edge.

💥 FIRE Power? – Can portfolios built for early retirement survive a crash?

By Jeff Vasishta

Some properties are quietly being marked as too risky to finance—and most buyers won’t know until it’s too late. A little-known list maintained by Fannie Mae is making it harder to close deals, driving up costs, and leaving some sellers stuck.

The Best Buying Window in Years is Wide Open

With Dave Meyer and Lance Lambert

Some markets are seeing home prices drop—others? Still sky-high. So, what’s the difference? Inventory. As listings rise and buyers gain power, prices in once-hot markets are starting to soften. If you’ve been waiting for better deals, now might be your moment.

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Can Your FIRE Portfolio Survive a Market Crash?

With Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench

As major stocks teeter, the risk of staying the course grows. That’s why Scott just made a big shift with his investments to protect his wealth. Should you, too?

By G. Brian Davis

Most investors barely scratch the surface of what IRAs can do—but with the right strategies, these accounts can become powerful wealth-building machines. There’s a whole world of possibilities for growing your retirement fund faster and more efficiently.

🏦 FHA Won't Lower Conforming Loan Limits

👷 Why Aren't More Investors Building?

🏖️ Lessons Learned After Two Years of Hosting

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