Heads up if you’re house hunting or thinking about selling: U.S. home prices just slipped below last year’s levels for the first time in two years. Blame sky-high mortgage rates and sticker shock from the pandemic boom. If you’re worried about a repeat of 2008, now’s the time to beef up your emergency fund and maybe stash some cash in a high-yield CD or a little gold. Playing defense can help you sleep better, no matter what the market does next! #RealEstate #housingmarket #realestate