
Realtor.com CEO Calls for a New Industry Focus in 2026
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales’ year-end letter urges a reset in 2026, calling on the industry to move past internal disputes and refocus on real solutions.

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales’ year-end letter urges a reset in 2026, calling on the industry to move past internal disputes and refocus on real solutions.

Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale explains why mortgage rates below 6% in 2026 would come with tradeoffs and why supply and policy matter more.

Realtor.com’s May 2025 Monthly Housing Trends Report shows active listings in the U.S. surpassed 1 million for the first time since Winter 2019, up 31.5% year-over-year but still 12.3% below May 2019 levels.

NAR took to Capitol Hill to push for key housing legislation, including the More Homes on the Market Act, which could double capital gains tax exclusions for homeowners. This week’s Real Word podcast breaks down the impact of these proposals.

Discover NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun’s 2025 housing market predictions, including projected increases in home sales, modest home price growth, and stabilized mortgage rates.

The National Association of Realtors’ Q3 2024 report highlights how persistently low housing supply is driving affordability challenges, with median home prices rising 3% in September for the 15th straight month of year-over-year gains.

Trump’s housing policies could reshape real estate. Explore his plans on affordability, supply, and how agents can lead locally on housing issues.

Zillow’s latest research reveals a shift toward a more balanced housing market as rising inventory and slowing price appreciation erode sellers’ advantage.

Last week’s announcement of Biden’s rent cap proposal has provoked a strong reaction from housing industry leaders who argue it would harm renters in the long run by exacerbating supply shortages and reducing incentives for new housing developments.

According to Freddie Mac,, U.S. housing supply is 1.5 million shy of the units needed to restore balance to the housing market.

A new Redfin report shows a majority of U.S. homeowners and renters say housing affordability will impact their vote in this year’s presidential election.

According to the Q1 2024 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES), a panel of 100+ housing experts forecasts home price growth of 3.8% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025, as well as a median 6% 30-year fixed mortgage rate by the end of 2024.