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Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts

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Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. Continue reading →

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

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Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

48% of Americans blame investors for ‘unreasonable’ housing costs

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A staggering 93 percent of Americans believe housing costs are “unreasonable,” according to Searchlight Institute’s latest affordability survey. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae dials back sales expectations by 220,000 homes

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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 →

Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines

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Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year. Continue reading →

Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction

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Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as “well below consensus expectations.” Continue reading →

Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction

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Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as “well below consensus expectations.” Continue reading →

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

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Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a “small boost” to home sales this year, economists say. Continue reading →

Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape

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Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman. Continue reading →

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

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Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading →