Market Trends

Pending Home Sales Hit 25-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Rise

Published October 30, 2026

Pending home sales fell 7.3% in September to their lowest level since 2001. See how rising mortgage rates are affecting...

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Monthly Housing Payment: The New Home Affordability Conversation

Published October 2, 2026

For years, homebuyers focused on one number: the purchase price. Today, the affordability conversation has shifted toward the monthly housing...

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Existing-Home Sales Slow as Prices Stay Near Record Highs

Published September 1, 2026

Existing-home sales slowed in July, but prices remained near record highs—another reminder that a cooler housing market does not always...

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Where Buyer’s Markets Are Giving House Hunters More Leverage

Published June 30, 2026

New data shows buyer’s markets expanding across major metros as seller supply grows, though tight inventory keeps some areas competitive.

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List Prices Are Falling, and Buyers Are Responding

Published June 8, 2026

May housing data shows list prices falling while pending listings rise, suggesting buyers are responding when homes are priced within...

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Effective Appraisal Strategy in a Payment-Sensitive Real Estate Market

Published May 13, 2026

Reframing valuation as proactive planning, not a last-minute hurdle In today’s payment-sensitive real estate market, appraisal strategy has become an...

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The Confidence Gap: What Buyer Behavior Is Signaling in 2026

Published April 29, 2026

Buyer confidence is shaping real estate in 2026. Learn how hesitation, decision fatigue and uncertainty are changing buyer behavior.

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How Geography is Splitting the Spring Housing Market

Published April 22, 2026

The spring housing market is improving, but not for all. Data shows listings in the South and West are at...

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Stat Snap: Housing Affordability Is Improving—But Buyers Still Don’t Have Much Margin

Published April 10, 2026

For buyers entering the spring market, there are finally a few signs of relief. The National Association of REALTORS® reported...

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2026 Real Estate Outlook: The Trends That Will Shape the Year Ahead

Published February 3, 2026

A data-driven look at 2026 housing market trends, affordability pressures, technology adoption, and what real estate professionals need to know....