Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. Continue reading

Cutting through the rhetoric: What the economy really tells us about real estate in 2026

Based on the data, real estate is not in a boom cycle, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s not in a crash cycle. It’s in a recalibration cycle. Continue reading

Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts

Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring. Continue reading

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn’t enough to push 2025 above the previous year’s level. Continue reading

Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary

More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here’s where five major groups landed on the housing market in 2026. Continue reading

Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering

Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades. Continue reading

Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’

Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR’s Lawrence Yun also said “homeowners are in no rush to list their properties.” Continue reading

Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so

Windermere’s Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a “remarkably stable” year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026. Continue reading

8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate

There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year. Continue reading

More homes sold. Lower rates. Lower inflation. Where Fannie Mae expects the market to move

Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts. Continue reading