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Housing Market

The Average Home Is Now Closing Below List Price. New Data Shows Exactly Where Sellers Lose Leverage.

Realtor.com’s latest report shows homes closing at four weeks sell for 1.8 points above average. Here’s what the data means for your listings.

June 11, 2026

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Real Estate News

New Survey Says 62% of Agents Expect More Transactions over the Next 12 Months

Zillow’s Q1 2026 Agent Sentiment Survey shows agent optimism rebounding sharply, with 51% expecting more transactions in the next 30 days.

June 4, 2026

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Housing Market

The Median Down Payment Dropped 19% in One Year

Realtor.com’s Q1 2026 down payment report shows the median down payment just hit a 4-year low. Here’s what agents need to know.

May 21, 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

Housing Market

U.S. Housing Shortage at 10 Million, According to White House Report

A new White House report finds the U.S. is short 10M homes after 15+ years of underbuilding, driving higher prices and limiting access to ownership.

April 14, 2026

Housing Market

A Record 46.3% Seller Gap Is Giving Buyers More Power to Walk Away

A growing gap between sellers and buyers is giving buyers more leverage, slowing price growth, and driving more canceled home deals.

March 25, 2026

Housing Market

Four Years Into Higher Rates, the Housing Market Has New Rules

Realtor.com® reports inventory up 142.1% since 2022, rates peaked at 7.79%, yet median list prices remain 8.1% higher as delistings surge.

February 23, 2026

Housing Market

What $522 Billion in Home Renovations Reveals About Today’s Homeowners

Homeowners are set to spend $522B on renovations in 2026. New data reveals what’s driving projects, budget stress, and what agents should understand about today’s homeowners.

February 19, 2026

Housing Market

Builders Are Cutting Prices Faster Than Sellers: 19.3% of New Homes Saw Price Drops

Realtor.com reports 19.3% of new homes cut prices in Q4 2025 vs. 18% of resale, as the median new-home price rose just 0.3% to $451,128.

February 13, 2026

Housing Market

New Mortgage Data Signals a Turning Point in the Rate Lock-In Era

New FHFA data shows 21.2% of mortgages now exceed 6%, topping the 20.0% below 3% as rates stay in the 6.2% range and the lock-in era begins to shift.

January 14, 2026

Housing Market

Inside FHA’s Annual Report to Congress: Strong Capital, Stronger Borrowers, Different Risks

FHA Annual Report to Congress outlines capital strength, borrower credit trends, and what’s driving housing risk heading into 2026.

January 8, 2026

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Housing Market

Realtor.com Says Relief Is Coming to the Housing Market. Here’s the Full 2026 Forecast.

Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Forecast calls for modest improvements in sales, inventory, affordability, and balance, with strong variations across metros.

December 3, 2025

housing market 2026

The Average Home Is Now Closing Below List Price. New Data Shows Exactly Where Sellers Lose Leverage.

New Survey Says 62% of Agents Expect More Transactions over the Next 12 Months

The Median Down Payment Dropped 19% in One Year

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

U.S. Housing Shortage at 10 Million, According to White House Report

A Record 46.3% Seller Gap Is Giving Buyers More Power to Walk Away

Four Years Into Higher Rates, the Housing Market Has New Rules

What $522 Billion in Home Renovations Reveals About Today’s Homeowners

Builders Are Cutting Prices Faster Than Sellers: 19.3% of New Homes Saw Price Drops

New Mortgage Data Signals a Turning Point in the Rate Lock-In Era

Inside FHA’s Annual Report to Congress: Strong Capital, Stronger Borrowers, Different Risks

Realtor.com Says Relief Is Coming to the Housing Market. Here’s the Full 2026 Forecast.

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