Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year.

If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year.

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.
![Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC] Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/KeepingCurrentMatters/content/images/20240627/Housing-Market-Forecast-for-the-2nd-Half-of-2024-KCM-Share-original.png)
Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say.

Should you buy a home now or should you wait?

You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take.

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now.
![Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/KeepingCurrentMatters/content/images/20240612/Real-Estate-Is-Still-the-Best-Long-Term-Investment-KCM-Share-original.png)
According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years.