NAR’s Lawrence Yun outlines a cautious 2026 housing market outlook, citing mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment as key forces shaping a slower, uncertain recovery. Continue reading
A new White House economic report estimates the country is short 10 million homes, but researchers can’t seem to agree on the number. Continue reading
Sales dropped in every region of the country in March, yet the median existing-home price climbed to a record high for the month — the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price gains, according to NAR’s latest existing-home sales report. Continue reading
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
Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals. Continue reading
Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior. Continue reading
For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading
The path forward is clear, Joanne Goguen writes, stay local, stay informed, and remain focused on delivering value at every step of the transaction. Continue reading
Rising inventory, high mortgage rates and a growing seller-buyer gap leave homes sitting longer on the market. Continue reading
While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading