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Housing Market

Buying a Starter Home Costs 50.6% More Than Renting Nationwide

Renting still costs less than buying in all 50 largest U.S. metros. See how the gap is narrowing and what it means for your next move.

August 17, 2026

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Housing Market

Nearly 80% of Major Metros Are Now Buyer’s Markets

Redfin data shows homebuyer demand at a record low in July, giving buyers leverage in nearly 80% of major U.S. housing markets.

August 14, 2026

Housing Market

Did the Housing Market Bottom Out Last Year?

Did the housing market bottom out last year? Byron Lazine examines home sales, mortgage rates, affordability and the latest forecasts.

August 3, 2026

Housing Market

The Fed Held Rates Steady as Three Dissenters Pushed for a Hike

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s divided FOMC left rates steady, and rising Treasury yields hint at what could be next for mortgage rates.

July 30, 2026

Housing Market

Median Home Price Reached an All Time High in June

NAR reports the median home price hit $440,600 in June, a new all-time high, as sales cooled and affordability improved.

July 10, 2026

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Gen Z Just Hit a Record 20% of Purchase Rate Locks

The July Mortgage Monitor report shows Gen Z hit a record 20% of purchase rate locks in Q2 2026, the largest share on record.

July 9, 2026

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Realtor.com’s 2026 Midyear Forecast Cuts Home Price Growth to 1.2%

Realtor.com’s 2026 midyear forecast shows home price growth slowing to 1.2% while mortgage rates hold steady and affordability improves for buyers.

July 8, 2026

Housing Market

List Prices Just Dropped at the Fastest Annual Pace Since 2017

Realtor.com’s May 2026 data shows list prices fell at a record pace while pending sales rose for the sixth straight month. Here are the scripts agents can use right now.

June 3, 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

Housing Market

State of the Union Housing Takeaways: Mortgage Rates, Investor Bans, and Home Values

President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union highlighted falling mortgage costs and a call to ban large investors from buying homes, with key housing takeaways unpacked

February 25, 2026

Housing Market

New Survey Shows 94% of Buyers Will Delay or Downsize If Rates Don’t Fall

Clever Real Estate found 94% of 2026 buyers will change plans if rates stay above 6%, even as forecasts point to flat mortgage rates and delayed demand.

February 9, 2026

Housing Market

Trump’s Housing Priority: Lower Rates, But Don’t Touch Homeowner Wealth

Trump’s Jan. 29 cabinet meeting tied housing to lower rates, protecting $500,000-$600,000 home values, and a $200 billion mortgage-backed securities plan.

February 4, 2026

mortgage rates 2026

Buying a Starter Home Costs 50.6% More Than Renting Nationwide

Nearly 80% of Major Metros Are Now Buyer’s Markets

Did the Housing Market Bottom Out Last Year?

The Fed Held Rates Steady as Three Dissenters Pushed for a Hike

Median Home Price Reached an All Time High in June

Gen Z Just Hit a Record 20% of Purchase Rate Locks

Realtor.com’s 2026 Midyear Forecast Cuts Home Price Growth to 1.2%

NAR Revises 2026 Forecast as Rising Rates & Inflation Slow Recovery

State of the Union Housing Takeaways: Mortgage Rates, Investor Bans, and Home Values

New Survey Shows 94% of Buyers Will Delay or Downsize If Rates Don’t Fall

Trump’s Housing Priority: Lower Rates, But Don’t Touch Homeowner Wealth

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