Buying a house is getting easier by one measure. Here’s why it doesn’t feel like it.

MarketWatch Wednesday 15 July 2026, 14:44 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read

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Home prices are growing much slower than they did during the pandemic-era buying frenzy.

Home prices are growing much slower than they did during the pandemic-era buying frenzy. [Image text:] New home sales event D-R-HORTON redtag America's Buildor SALES CENTER DR-HOKTON

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Buying a house is getting easier by one measure. Here’s why it doesn’t feel like it.

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