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Buying a home costs 38-60% more per month than renting. Homeowners' net worth is $400K vs. $10,400 for renters. Both are true.
John Progar·9 min read
Real Estate & HomeSolar costs dropped 70% in a decade. The federal credit expired Dec 31, 2025. The payback period grew by two years. The 25-year savings case didn't change.
John Progar·9 min read
Real Estate & HomeThe median home price is $420,000. Mortgage rates hover near 6.4%. The bank will lend you more than you should spend. Here's the real process.
John Progar·11 min read
Real Estate & HomePrices are up 50% since 2020. Rates are stuck above 6%. And the experts can't agree on whether things are getting better or just getting different.
Marcus Williams·14 min read
Real Estate & HomeThe national average is $27,000, but that number is almost useless. A cosmetic refresh runs $10,000. A mid-range overhaul hits $40,000. A luxury gut renovation exceeds $100,000. The real question isn't how much a kitchen remodel costs. It's which dollars come back to you and which ones don't.
John Progar·9 min read