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Housing Market

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Housing Market

New Homes Save Buyers $25K Over 10 Years. Here’s Where the Savings Are Biggest.

Realtor.com finds new construction buyers save an average of $25,335 over 10 years compared to buying a 20-year-old home, before builder incentives.

May 15, 2026

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Agent Strategy

6 Things Real Estate Agents Need to Know about Homebuyers and AI in 2026

Cotality’s 2026 AI in Housing report reveals that 75% of homebuyers assume AI shapes their search, but trust in AI tools has dropped sharply.

May 13, 2026

Housing Market

Home Prices Rose in 71% of Markets in Q1 2026, Data Shows

NAR’s Q1 2026 home price report shows prices rose in 71% of metro areas, with affordability improving for both repeat and first-time buyers.

May 12, 2026

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Agent Strategy

43% of Homeowners Are Equity Rich. Here’s the Conversation That Unlocks Them.

New data shows 43% of mortgaged homes are equity rich, and 48% of owners aren’t planning to move. Here’s the script that changes their mind.

May 11, 2026

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Housing Market

What Today’s Youngest Homebuyers Want From Agents

National Association of REALTORS® 2026 Generational Trends Report shows Gen Z is just 4% of buyers but already reshaping how homes are bought.

May 8, 2026

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Housing Market

Data Shows that 55% Of Sellers and 42% of Buyers are Boomers

NAR’s 2026 report shows Boomers are 55% of sellers and 42% of buyers, a reminder of how much this group is shaping real estate opportunity.

May 6, 2026

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Housing Market

40% of Homeowners Got Down Payment Help in 2026. Here’s What That Means for Your Buyers

40% of homeowners received down payment help in 2026, with 78% of Gen Z relying on assistance. Here’s what the LendingTree data means for your buyer conversations and your business.

May 5, 2026

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Housing Market

9 out of 10 Consumers Still Use Real Estate Agents

National Association of REALTORS® data shows 88% of buyers and 91% of sellers use real estate agents, but clients expect fast, clear proof of value.

May 4, 2026

Housing Market

10 Fastest and Slowest Housing Markets in the U.S. Right Now

Zillow finds 18.5% of homes sell within 7 days, with top markets hitting 5–6 days to pending while the slowest stretch past 50 days.

May 1, 2026

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Housing Market

FOMC Holds Rates Steady as Dissent Grows and Inflation Risks Rise

BAM breaks down the April FOMC meeting: steady rates, rising dissent, and what Chair Powell’s final press conference signals for inflation and housing.

April 30, 2026

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Housing Market

80% of Home Sellers Hire the First Agent They Call. Are You That Agent?

NAR’s 2026 Generational Trends report reveals 80% of sellers hire the first agent they contact, and what actually drives that decision.

April 30, 2026

Housing Market

NAR Revises 2026 Forecast as Rising Rates & Inflation Slow Recovery

NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun cuts his 2026 housing forecast, slashing projected existing-home sales growth from 14% to 4% as rising rates and inflation hit demand.

April 28, 2026