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Home Prices Rose in August but Fell Behind Inflation
Case-Shiller shows national home prices up 2.1% from a year ago, while inflation ran at 3.4%. Adjusted for inflation, prices have now fallen for 15 months in a row.
RealNews Staff · October 28, 2026
Housing Market Slows as High Rates Impact Buyer Activity
The U.S. housing market experienced a slowdown in September, driven by persistent high mortgage rates. Pending home sales declined significantly, and overall transactions fell year over year. A divergence emerged, with luxury homes outperforming starter properties, reflecting varied buyer financial capacities.
RealNews Staff · October 27, 2026
Pending Home Sales Hit a Record Low in September
Contract signings fell 7.3% in September to the lowest level since the index began in 2001. All four regions fell, led by the West, as the 30-year rate climbed to 7.40%.
RealNews Staff · October 21, 2026
K-Shaped Housing Market Deepens Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates and Seller-Buyer Gap
The housing market shows a clear 'K-shaped' divide as high mortgage rates persist. Sellers now significantly outnumber buyers, creating the widest gap since 2013, despite a slight uptick in existing home sales data that may not yet reflect the full impact of current rates. New home purchases also fell sharply.
RealNews Staff · October 17, 2026
New Home Sales Fall to Their Slowest Pace Since 2020
Builders sold new homes at a 584,000 annual pace in September, the slowest since April 2020 and 12% below August. First-time buyers pulled back the most as rates climbed.
RealNews Staff · October 16, 2026
Mortgage Rates Near 7.6% as Buyer's Market Strengthens in September
A soft September jobs report may slow mortgage rate hikes, offering relief to homebuyers. Price drops hit a record high, boosting buyer power. Rates near 7.6% still temper demand.
RealNews Staff · October 7, 2026
New Home Sales Rebound in August as Builders Cut Prices
New home sales rose 6.4% in August to their fastest pace in eight months. Builders are cutting prices, adding incentives and building smaller, and new homes have been cheaper than resales for six straight months.
RealNews Staff · September 29, 2026
Housing Market Navigates Rising Mortgage Rates and Debt Walls
The U.S. housing market is contending with significant shifts this September, as mortgage rates climb above 7% and home price growth moderates. New home sales show resilience, while apartment landlords face a substantial debt challenge. This period demands careful market observation.
RealNews Staff · September 27, 2026
August 2026 Housing Market: New Listings Up, Demand Down, Prices Vary
New listings hit a four-month high in August 2026, while buyer demand softened. This creates opportunities for serious buyers, particularly in metros where prices are falling.
RealNews Staff · August 28, 2026
Housing Market Navigates Mixed Signals Amidst Shifting Sales and Rates
July existing home sales fell, but August brought flickers of life with rising pending sales and builder confidence. Mortgage rates remain a key factor impacting buyer demand.
RealNews Staff · August 18, 2026
Housing Market Navigates 2026 High Rates and Rising HOA Foreclosures
The U.S. housing market faces challenges as mortgage rates reach a 2026 high of 6.69%. Homebuyers remain sensitive to these elevated costs, contributing to a potential slowdown in pending sales. Meanwhile, homeowners associations are intensifying foreclosure actions against delinquent members.
RealNews Staff · August 8, 2026
Pending Home Sales Dip as Mortgage Rates Climb, New Construction Offers Alternative
Pending U.S. home sales fell 1.3%, mortgage rates hit 6.55%. New home sales rose 1.6% in June. Chicago and Pittsburgh led mid-tier price growth at 4.2%.
RealNews Staff · July 29, 2026
U.S. Pending Home Sales Dip Amid High Costs and Limited Inventory
Pending home sales fell nationally in June and early July, driven by affordability issues, high mortgage rates, and tight inventory. Regional markets with more stock saw sales climb.
RealNews Staff · July 19, 2026
Housing Market Sees Mixed Signals: Price Growth Cools, Payments Rise, Rates Drop
The U.S. housing market shows mixed signals in July 2026. Price growth is slowing, offering buyer relief. Monthly payments rose for the first time in eight months, even as mortgage rates dipped to a seven-week low. Affordability is key.
RealNews Staff · July 9, 2026
U.S. Housing Market Navigates Mixed Signals as Pending Sales Dip and Rates Fall
The U.S. housing market shows mixed signals: pending sales fell 1.5% for the second straight week, while median asking prices dropped 2.4%. Mortgage rates are declining, offering a potential boost to affordability, even as new construction data remains varied. Buyers and sellers face a dynamic environment.
RealNews Staff · May 30, 2026
Housing Market Navigates Dual Tracks: Inflation Outpaces Growth, Buyer Opportunities Emerge
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant split, with inflation outpacing home price growth for the ninth consecutive month. While some homes sell rapidly, others linger, creating new opportunities for buyers as investor optimism shifts.
RealNews Staff · April 30, 2026
2026 Housing Market Navigates Persistent Affordability and Tech Integration
The 2026 U.S. housing market faces persistent affordability challenges due to rising prices and mortgage rates. Technology, like HomeFlyer AI, offers new navigation tools. Inventory remains tight, particularly for first-time buyers. Regional variations are significant, demanding careful analysis from all market participants.
RealNews Staff · March 31, 2026
Only 18% of California Households Can Afford the Median Home. That Number Just Improved.
California's Housing Affordability Index reached 18% in Q4 2025, up two points year-over-year and the first back-to-back improvement since 2019. For agents, the signal is directional: the window is opening before most buyers realize it.
RealNews Staff · March 22, 2026
Spring Inventory Surges 12% as Sellers Re-Enter the Market
New listings jumped significantly in March, giving buyers more options heading into the traditionally busy spring season.
RealNews Staff · March 16, 2026
Median Home Price Hits $415K Nationally as Affordability Concerns Grow
Rising prices continue to outpace wage growth in most major markets, putting homeownership further out of reach for many Americans.
RealNews Staff · March 11, 2026
February Existing-Home Sales Hit 4.09 Million as Inventory Climbs to 3.8 Months
NAR's latest existing-home sales report shows a market finding its footing, with inventory at its healthiest level since early 2020 and the median sales price settling at $398,000.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026
Sun Belt Markets See Price Corrections as Oversupply Bites
Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa are recording year-over-year price declines as pandemic-era demand fades and new construction floods the market.
RealNews Staff · February 3, 2026
Bidding Wars Return to the Northeast as Inventory Stays Scarce
Boston, New York, and Philadelphia are seeing multiple-offer situations on well-priced homes, with buyers waiving contingencies again.
RealNews Staff · February 11, 2026
NAR Affordability Index Hits 15-Year Low Despite Rate Stabilization
The gap between household income growth and home price appreciation has eroded buying power for middle-income Americans even as mortgage rates plateau.
RealNews Staff · March 2, 2026
Seller Concessions Hit 5-Year High as Sunbelt Markets Rebalance
Buyers in Phoenix, Dallas, and Jacksonville are extracting closing cost help and rate buydowns at rates not seen since 2021.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026