Late April Gives Sellers Best Edge
Across the US, homes listed in late April had the strongest odds of selling fast and above asking, making it the top seller window. Late-April listings were ↑18% more likely to sell above asking, with median sale prices ↑4% versus the yearly avg., the biggest premium of the year. Homes listed then were ↑17% more […]
Realtor.com® Survey Finds Sellers Are Optimistic Heading Into the 2026 Spring Market
Profit potential (41%) and lifestyle change (41%) are top reasons for selling homes, followed by needing more space (39%). Most sellers expect to sell within four months, with 46% anticipating their asking price and 37% expecting more. Sellers are more aware of market shifts, with 39% expecting to make concessions. Local market conditions vary, with […]
Inventory Nears Normal, Growth Slows
Housing inventory growth slowed in 2026 because listings already rebounded from record lows, making further yearly gains harder without weaker demand or much stronger new supply. Current active listings sit near 1.36M. The analyst said a healthy market works with 1.52M-1.93M listings and >4 mo of supply. Last year’s peak inventory growth hit ↑33%, but […]
Q2 Housing Pros See Spring Hope
After softer Q1 activity, construction and design professionals entered Q2 2026 cautiously optimistic, with construction showing earlier rebound signs tied to new committed projects. Construction expectations improved in Q2 2026, with the activity indicator ↑3 points to 58. New committed projects jumped, while project inquiries stayed steady. Design-sector expectations slipped slightly to 60 in Q2 […]
Spring 2026 Housing Momentum Hits Headwinds
Spring 2026 housing showed early momentum with rising inventory and easing prices. Mortgage rates rebounded above 6%, weakening buyer confidence and slowing demand. Inventory rose 8.1% yearly, while median listing prices fell 2.2%. Homes now take longer to sell, signaling a shift toward a more balanced market. Economic uncertainty and affordability issues continue to limit […]
Builders Create Buyer Incentives for Affordability
Newly built homes are priced at or below existing homes, offering more options amid a challenging market. Since 2022, median new home prices dropped 5%, with builders using incentives and price cuts to narrow the gap. Median home size remains around 2,155 sq ft. Builders add features like drop zones, flex rooms, and EV charging […]
How to get ready for closing when buying a home
Closing on a home transfers ownership from seller to buyer, involving signing documents, paying closing costs, and receiving keys. Key steps include organizing documents, reviewing loan and seller disclosures, checking the closing disclosure, and securing homeowners insurance. Prepare funds early for closing costs, lock in your mortgage rate, transfer funds securely, and do a final […]
Trends to Watch Out for During the 2026 Spring Homebuying Season
Homebuying conditions have improved with mortgage rates dropping below 6% earlier this year, increased inventory, and slowing home price growth, boosting affordability. However, recent geopolitical tensions have pushed rates back up to around 6.5%, raising concerns about inflation and economic slowdown. Inventory and price trends vary by region, with some areas seeing rising prices and […]
Spring Homebuying Season Started Softly
Existing-home sales in Late-Q1 ↓3.6% MoM and ↓1% yearly, extending a multiyear slump as the usually busy spring market opened with weaker activity. Median existing-home price hit a Late-Q1 record $408.8K, ↑1.4% yearly, marking 33 straight months of yearly gains despite sluggish sales. Inventory stayed tight at ~4 mo of supply. An economist said a […]
Iran War Rattles Spring Homebuyers
Spring selling season stalled as Iran war, rate volatility, confidence slump hit. Agent survey: buyers’ top worries split between broader economy and mortgage rates. Only small share cited prices, though nearly 3 in 10 saw prices ↑. Q1 agent feedback: ~1/3 listings sat >6 weeks; >1/2 had contracts collapse. Some sellers delayed: planned listings held, […]