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After years of sky-high prices, buyers are finally gaining leverage in 20 major U.S. housing markets where inventory has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Southern and Mountain West cities that saw the biggest pandemic booms are now offering the best opportunities for deals.
After years of sellers calling the shots, nearly two-thirds of America's biggest housing markets now favor buyers. It's a dramatic turnaround from 2021, when sellers dominated 98% of major markets.
Since 1953, the Bush Foundation has quietly shaped communities across Minnesota and the Dakotas, funding everything from Ojibwe language programs to loan pools for Black homebuyers. Now its president is sharing how modern philanthropy is evolving to meet communities where they are.
Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.
After years of tight inventory, 16 major housing markets have returned to pre-pandemic supply levels, creating real opportunities for homebuyers to negotiate deals. Markets that overheated during the pandemic are finally cooling down enough to match local income levels again.
The Bush Foundation has quietly funded extraordinary community wins across Minnesota and the Dakotas since 1953. From training Ojibwe language teachers to creating loan pools for Black homebuyers, this powerhouse is proving what strategic giving can accomplish.
After losing $13,000 to land fraud, two Nigerian entrepreneurs built Sytemap, a blockchain platform that maps and verifies property records to protect homebuyers. Their digital solution is transforming one of Nigeria's most fraud-riddled markets into a transparent system.
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Three South African families reveal the surprising sacrifices and strategies that got them onto the property ladder—from renting out their main house to living in converted outbuildings for years. Their stories prove that home ownership is less about perfect timing and more about stubborn determination.