Kira Witherwax

U.S. existing-home sales rebounded from the previous month, rising 4.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units,...

Sometimes buyers ask me which house they should buy. I always explain that’s a decision only they can make. It’s their money, and they’re the ones who have to live there. My role is to offer professional insight—what a home might sell for, its long-term value potential, and any red flags that could affect resale. But ultimately, choosing the right home is a personal decision only the buyer can make.

U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...