Housing Market
First-Time Buyers Fall to 21% of the Market, the Lowest Share on Record
NAR’s 2026 report finds first-time buyers now make up just 21% of purchases, the lowest share on record.
April 15, 2026
NAR’s 2026 report finds first-time buyers now make up just 21% of purchases, the lowest share on record.
Realtor.com shows where home values have surged up to 86% since 2019 and where price growth is projected to fall as much as 10.2% in 2026.
ATTOM reports an eighth month of rising foreclosure activity, and Byron Lazine clarifies that the numbers are rising from near-zero and still below normal.
Realtor.com’s Gen Z survey shows 82% believe homeownership is harder, yet 67% still see it as a lifelong goal. Here’s how they’re making it work.
Realtor.com reports renters now spend 23.4% of income on rent, down from 24.9% a year ago, as national affordability improves for the second straight month.
In a new Instagram Reel, Ryan Serhant breaks down five key real estate shifts agents should be watching, many of which align with the forward-looking conversations and tactical insights planned for this year’s BAM BBQ.
Zillow and Realtor.com have released their 2025 forecasts, offering key insights for real estate professionals navigating home prices, sales trends, and mortgage rates.
A news release from the National Association of REALTORS® shows a decline in existing home sales for the seventh straight month, along with annual increases in median home sale prices.
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