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By Mike Douglas | July 18, 2026
Million-Dollar Sales Push California’s Median to a Record
California's median hit a record $930,260 as $1M+ homes claimed 38.5% of sales β while volume stayed below 300,000 for a 44th straight month.
By Mike Douglas | July 18, 2026
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Agent Pulse Snapshot
63%
Say sellers are more flexible
β 8% vs last week
41
New source responses this week
12
Markets updated this week
Most Active Markets
Based on recent national housing-market rankings
1. Hartford, CT
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
Housing Market
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Asking Prices Post a Record Annual Drop as Sellers Reprice
U.S. Home Prices Hit a Record as Buyers Gain Leverage
Mortgage
View all βDebt-to-Income Ratio Explained: The Number That Can Make or Break a Mortgage
Mortgage Applications Are Rising: What They Say About Buyer Demand
Commercial Real Estate
View all βRetail Real Estate in 2026: Why Low Supply Is Helping Landlords
Data Centers and Real Estate: Why Power Demand Is Reshaping Industrial Markets
Technology & AI
View all βFair Housing and AI in Real Estate: What Agents Should Watch in 2026
AI in Real Estate Tech: What Is Actually Useful for Agents and Brokers
Markets to Watch
View all markets βHartfordConnecticut
Tight & affordableLow inventory and steady demand keep sellers firmly in control.
View Market βSan JoseCalifornia
Top-of-market bellwetherHigh prices and tech-driven demand set the pace for the luxury tier.
View Market βMiami BeachFlorida
Luxury resilienceCash and second-home buyers keep this coastal market strong despite high rates.
View Market βThis Week’s Market Question
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