Housing Market
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
The July Mortgage Monitor report shows Gen Z hit a record 20% of purchase rate locks in Q2 2026, the largest share on record.
Redfin reports that 46.2% of U.S. home sellers gave concessions to buyers in May 2026, the highest share on record for that month.
Zillow analysis finds a record 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, nearly triple the count from before the pandemic.
NAR’s May 2026 Existing-Home Sales report is out. Here’s what the numbers show and how to use them with clients this week.
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.
NAR’s 2026 report finds first-time buyers now make up just 21% of purchases, the lowest share on record.
Katie Lucie explains how real estate agents can use local housing market trends to set smarter listing prices, avoid expired listings, and lead pricing conversations with confidence.
Use these 5 data-backed charts and scripts to show sellers why they should list now—before competition spikes.
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