Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading

US home prices see modest annual gains, but lag behind inflation

The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index reported home price gains of 1.9 percent while the FHFA reported nationwide home price gains of 2.9 percent. Inflation sits at 2.7 percent, which still leaves consumers in a sticky situation. Continue reading

What the ballooning national debt means for housing

Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on the housing market. Continue reading

A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes

For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel’s latest survey of 3,000 working adults found. Continue reading

Yes, inventory’s up, but de-listings and expireds slow growth

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won’t bend on price. Continue reading

Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, spurring lower monthly payments

The dip is due to a weak July jobs report, a neutral inflation report and home sale prices moving past their peak as fall approaches. Those factors give buyers significant leverage. Continue reading

Fannie Mae dials back sales expectations by 220,000 homes

Driving the revised forecast are expectations for slightly cooler economic growth and hotter inflation, which could mean mortgage rates come down a little more slowly. Continue reading

‘Construction is in a funk’: Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain

The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to face cooled buyer demand in response to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs this year with builder sentime… Continue reading

Agents aren’t as spooked by tariffs — but clients are in the crosshairs

Clients of real estate agents were more directly affected by tariff policy in July than in previous months as costs began to stack up for U.S. importers. Continue reading

Will Gary Keller’s real estate recession prediction come true? The Download

Learn the latest from last week’s Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, and find back-to-basics tools to help you generate leads in a tough market. Continue reading