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The hottest and coldest housing markets of 2026, ranked

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New data ranks the hottest and coolest housing markets in 2026, highlighting a shift toward supply-constrained cities and cooling Sun Belt metros. Continue reading →

‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder

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Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals. Continue reading →

How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season

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Gas prices top $4 as the Iran conflict drives oil higher, pushing mortgage rates up and threatening housing affordability during the critical spring market. Continue reading →

Google searches for ‘can’t sell house’ hit an alarming high

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Rising inventory, high mortgage rates and a growing seller-buyer gap leave homes sitting longer on the market. Continue reading →

Aaron Kirman says he’s 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry’s status quo

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The luxury broker caught up with Inman about crypto, California, the latest headlines and more in an exclusive interview. Continue reading →

America’s homeowner population declines for the 1st time since 2016

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During the second quarter of 2025, the number of homeowner households in the U.S. dipped by 0.1 percent year over year to about 86.2 million households while the number of renter households grew by 2.6 percent to roughly 46.4 million households. Continue reading →

Inventory’s up, but buyers aren’t biting as June sales slide again

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Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers. Continue reading →

Despite market shift toward buyers, they’re still backing away

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Spring typically brings new energy to this housing market, but this year, the momentum is stalling. A flood of sellers has hit the market, but buyers are remaining on the sidelines, new data from Redfin shows. Continue reading →

Pending home sales tank 6.3% in April as mortgage rates stay high

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Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts. Continue reading →

Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets

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In the first quarter of the year, 44.4 percent of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1 percent seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin. Continue reading →