Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock As peak homebuying season begins, many potential buyers are feeling apprehensive about making such a large purchase. An April 2026 report from the National Association of Realtors found that in March, sales of existing homes decreased by 1% year-over-year and by 3.6% month-over-month. That’s not entirely surprising, given that mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Plus, the median home sales price has gon…