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Affordability Improves as Rates Ease, but Market Remains Mixed
Lower rates boost affordability, but regional trends diverge.
5 days ago1 min read


Cooling Prices, Rising Inventory, and What's Next
More listings and improved affordability are creating new opportunities for summer buyers.
Aug 121 min read


Homebuyers Are Making Moves
More listings and improved affordability are creating new opportunities for summer buyers.
Jul 81 min read


It's Finally a Buyer's Market
Find out who's driving today's market.
Inventory is up, sellers are waiting, and Millennials and Boomers are driving the market.
Jun 101 min read


Shifting Conditions Could Open Doors for Buyers
Is it enough to calm market jitters?
May 71 min read


Promising Signs Emerge for Homebuying Season
Is this a thaw in the housing market chill?
Apr 91 min read


Is a Buyer's Market on the Horizon?
Buyers have more homes to choose from.
Mar 111 min read


Opportunities Are Budding for the Spring Housing Market
Winter housing activity defied seasonal expectations, which may point to a sweet spring homebuying season.
Feb 111 min read


What Will Shape the 2025 Housing Market?
Home sales lagged in 2024 amid elevated rates, high prices, and low inventory. Will 2025 bring more of the same, or are changes on the horiz
Jan 81 min read


Why People Chose to Move in 2024
Home really is where the heart is. A National Association of Realtors® (NAR) survey shows the motives behind moves.
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Americans Rely on Agents to Navigate the Housing Market
88% of home purchases went through an agent or broker in 2024. What do buyers want the most from their real estate agents?
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Housing Affordability Reaches a Post-Pandemic Milestone
Will small steps turn into big strides?
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Falling Mortgage Rates Are Improving Affordability
Thanks to lower mortgage rates, home affordability has improved even as home prices have continued to rise modestly.
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Changing Conditions Could Bring Buyers Off the Sidelines
Is a buyer’s market coming?
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Americans Still Believe in Homeownership
What do today's consumers think about owning a home? The answers may surprise you.
Jul 23, 20241 min read


The Price Gap Between New & Existing Homes is Narrowing
See the latest trends and forecasts for 2024.
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Housing Inventory by the Numbers
National housing inventory is up 31.9% YoY. 24 weeks of YoY increases. But much of this growth is concentrated in Texas and Florida.
May 8, 20241 min read


Home Sales & Inventory Are Springing Back
The housing market has some spring in its step, and relief from price growth might be on the horizon.
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Housing Market Picks Up Steam
The new year has brought new energy.
Mar 6, 20241 min read


The Post-Pandemic Housing Market Is Taking Shape
In many ways, 2023 felt like the first full year of the post-pandemic world. Here are some key takeaways ...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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