
9.3 Million Affordable Rentals Disappeared in 10 Years
Realtor.com reports show how the collapse of entry-level rentals is stalling household formation and reshaping the buyers agents are working with today.

Realtor.com reports show how the collapse of entry-level rentals is stalling household formation and reshaping the buyers agents are working with today.

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.

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.

Realtor.com data shows U.S. inventory up 17% YoY with 19.9% of listings reduced, marking 23 months of annual supply gains.

Realtor.com reports 5 months of supply in August, but delistings surged 57% YoY as sellers pulled back from the market.

Realtor.com report shows buyers, sellers, and builders all struggling in 2025, with affordability down, delistings up, and builders slowing new starts.

New Realtor.com report shows buying power shrinking, with just 28% of homes affordable as prices hit $439,450 and rates stay near 7%.

Realtor.com’s 2025 report finds Fayetteville, Boise, and Raleigh leading a new home boom with 40%+ of listings in new construction.

Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes report highlights suburban areas near major metros where listings received up to 5.2x more views and sold 30 to 42 days faster than the national average.