Market Datavs. 1 year ago
30-year mortgage6.55%▼ -0.20 pts15-year mortgage5.93%▲ +0.01 pts10-year Treasury4.60%▲ +0.22 ptsMortgage spread1.95 pts▼ -0.42 ptsMedian list price$430k▼ -2.5%List $/sqft$228▼ -2.1%Days on market53 +0 daysActive listings1.1M▲ +1.9%New listings463k▲ +2.4%Pending sales506k▲ +4.9%Housing starts1.43M▲ +3.5%Building permits1.37M▼ -2.3%New-home sales580k▼ -6.8%Existing-home sales4.09M▲ +2.8%Months of supply10.3▲ +0.6 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts
as of Jul 2026

AGENT PULSE

Weekly market sentiment from real estate professionals across the U.S.

RealtyWire tracks buyer demand, seller flexibility, inventory pressure, pricing conditions, mortgage sensitivity, and local market confidence through recurring responses from real estate professionals.

63%
Say sellers are more flexible
↑ 8% vs last week
41
New source responses this week
12
Markets updated this week
72/100
Mortgage sensitivity index
↑ 5 pts vs last week

This Week’s Market Pulse

This week’s Agent Pulse shows sellers becoming more flexible as buyers remain payment-sensitive. Inventory pressure is rising in several Sun Belt and coastal markets, while luxury demand remains selective but active in high-income metros. Agents report that well-priced homes are still moving, but overpriced listings are facing longer negotiations and more concession requests.

Key Takeaways

  • Sellers are more open to credits, repairs, and price adjustments.
  • Buyers are comparing monthly payments more closely as rates remain elevated.
  • Luxury demand is strongest for turnkey homes in prime locations.

Market Pulse by Metro

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MarketSeller FlexibilityBuyer DemandInventory PressureSignal
Miami, FL
66%
57/100
72/100
Buyers selective
Naples, FL
61%
63/100
58/100
Luxury steady
Austin, TX
74%
49/100
81/100
Inventory pressure
Denver, CO
59%
52/100
64/100
Pricing mixed
Hartford, CT
42%
78/100
39/100
Demand strong
San Jose, CA
48%
71/100
44/100
High-value demand
Index scores are out of 100. Arrows indicate change vs. last week.

Agent Pulse Trendline

4 Week Trend ▾
Seller Flexibility
63%
↑ 8% vs last week
804006/26/96/166/236/30
Buyer Demand Index
54/100
↓ 3 pts vs last week
1005006/26/96/166/236/30
Inventory Pressure
68/100
↑ 6 pts vs last week
1005006/26/96/166/236/30
Mortgage Sensitivity
72/100
↑ 5 pts vs last week
1005006/26/96/166/236/30

What Agents Are Saying

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Buyers are still active, but they are asking harder questions about insurance, repairs, and monthly payments.

MI
MiamiListing Agent

Inventory has changed the tone of negotiations. Sellers who price realistically are still getting activity.

ATX
AustinBroker

Luxury buyers are selective, but the right waterfront and turnkey properties still get attention.

NAP
NaplesLuxury Agent
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