Fannie Mae's latest housing forecast suggests home prices will continue rising through 2030, though at a more sustainable pace than the pandemic boom years. Learn what experts predict for home values, mortgage rates, inventory, and affordability over the next several years.

Pre-qualification and pre-approval are two very different but crucial steps in the homebuying process. Pre-qualification gives you an estimate of your buying power, while pre-approval proves to sellers that you’re ready to purchase. Today, both can be done online, and with the right lender, you can even get pre-approved with a soft credit pull.