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The Myth of the “Hot Market”: Why Strategy Beats Seasonality in Real Estate
By Jamie Townsend | Founder, The Townsend Standard | Realtor® at Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area Many homeowners believe there is a “perfect” time to sell a home. Traditionally, spring has been […]
Realtor.com reports seven years needed to save for typical U.S. down payment in 2025
Realtor.com analysis shows U.S. households need seven years to save for a typical down payment in 2025, down from 12 years in 2022 but still double pre-pandemic levels.
US labor market stabilizing; housing sector still subdued
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased less than expected last week, but the decline was consistent with economists’ view that […]
40% of Home Buyers and Sellers Fear a Real Estate Market Crash in 2026
40% of Americans planning to buy or sell a home in 2026 worry about a potential real estate market crash, while nearly all (98%) expect challenges when buying or selling […]
Zillow economists say the housing market will warm up in 2026, with more sales and modest price growth
Economists at Zillow® expect 2026 to bring steadier footing to the housing market as affordability improves and the ways Americans want to live continue to evolve. On the heels of a year […]
Home Affordability Strained Nationwide Despite Modest Q4 Improvement
Home affordability remained strained in 99% of U.S. counties in Q4 2025, though modest improvements and falling mortgage rates emerged.
U.S. rents decline as affordability improves
U.S. rents fell again in September as affordability improved, with typical renters spending 23.4% of income on rent, down from last year.
Zombie foreclosures rise as vacancy rates steady
Zombie foreclosures tick up slightly nationwide as U.S. home vacancy rates remain stable for the 14th straight quarter, ATTOM reports.
Home values split as affordability challenges grow
Zillow reports home values rising in Midwest, Northeast but falling in South, West as affordability and inventory challenges persist.
Housing market shifts as inventory grows, competition drops
Housing market sees rising inventory, slower sales, and less competition as affordability challenges keep demand subdued despite lower rates.
Mortgage market drops as purchase loans fall
U.S. mortgage originations dropped 14% in Q1 2025 as home purchase loans declined and refinancing gained market share.
Opportunity Zone home prices rise in 2025
Nearly half of Opportunity Zones saw home price gains in Q1 2025, mirroring national trends despite challenges in lowest-priced areas.
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