Home price growth slowed to a 14-year low in 2025, rising just 1.3%, according to Case-Shiller, well below the past decade’s 6.6% average. Prices turned negative in the second half of the year as high mortgage rates and inflation squeezed buyers. | Realtor.com

Wondering how to choose the right lender, or if now’s the time to refinance? You’re not alone. Catch our Instagram Live recap with @realtordotcom Senior Economist Joel Berner and CMG Home Loans Mortgage Loan Officer Mark Pfeiffer as they break it all down. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The do’s & don’ts of working with a mortgage lender ✅ Tips for landing a competitive mortgage rate ✅ Whether refinancing makes sense right now ✅ Buying new construction vs. an existing home - what’s different? ✅ How