Texas Tilts Toward Buyers as Supply Hits 5.2 Months
Texas’s median price slipped below last year as supply reached 5.2 months β yet sales keep growing. Inside the most orderly correction in the country.
Housing Market
Housing market news and data for 2026: home prices, inventory, days on market, and buyer demand β plus what the latest trends mean for buyers and sellers.
Real Home Prices Fall for an 11th Straight Month
Case-Shiller shows prices up 0.8% in a year when inflation ran 3.8% β meaning inflation-adjusted U.S. home values fell for an 11th straight month.
Washington Housing Inventory Jumps 16% as Prices Ease
Active listings across Washington’s NWMLS rose 16.4% year over year in June while the median price eased 3% to $650,000 β a market tilting toward buyers.
Rents Fall for a 35th Straight Month as Supply Does the Work
The median asking rent fell 1.5% year over year to $1,692 in June β the 35th straight decline β while weak permitting threatens future supply.
Fannie Mae Sees Flat 2026 Home Sales and a New-Home Pullback
Fannie Mae forecasts 4.76 million total home sales for 2026 β up just 0.2% β with existing sales edging higher while new-home sales fall 6.1%.
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.
Asking Prices Post a Record Annual Drop as Sellers Reprice
The median list price fell 2.5% year over year in June β a record decline β as sellers price realistically from day one and buyers respond with bids.
U.S. Home Prices Hit a Record as Buyers Gain Leverage
The median U.S. sale price hit a record $408,776 in June, Redfin says β but the gains came from a handful of wealthy metros, not the whole market.
San Francisco Leads the Big-City Housing Rebound
San Francisco’s median hit $1.72M β up 9.2%, the nation’s fastest β with sales up 23% and listings down 16%. Anatomy of a whiplash recovery.
June Existing-Home Sales Slip 2.4% Even as Costs Ease
Existing-home sales slipped 2.4% in June to a 4.09 million pace even as affordability improved. What the NAR report signals for buyers and sellers.
Remodeling Demand Holds Up Even as Material Costs Jump 6.7%
The Remodeling Market Index held at 61 in Q2 as 74% of remodelers reported material price hikes averaging 6.7% β the rate-lock economy at work.
Home Sales Rebound in June as Inventory Growth Nearly Stalls
Zillow: June sales jumped 9.2% from May while inventory grew just 0.9% annually β a two-year low. The buyer-friendly window is quietly narrowing.
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Jump 7.3% to a Record Median Price
Bright MLS: June sales rose 7.3% as the Mid-Atlantic median hit a record $460,000 β with higher-income buyers doing the driving.
Real Estate Wire Fraud Checklist: How Buyers and Sellers Can Protect Closing Funds
Wire fraud can drain closing funds in minutes. A verification checklist for buyers, sellers and agents before any money moves.
Multifamily Vacancy Explained: Why Renters and Investors Watch This Number
Multifamily vacancy shows how much rental supply sits empty β and shapes rent growth, concessions and negotiating power.
Multifamily Supply Cliff Ahead? What Slower Completions Could Mean for Rents
Apartment completions are slowing after a record supply wave. What a multifamily construction pullback could mean for rents.
Lease Renewal Strategy in 2026: What Renters Should Know Before Signing
A lease renewal is a negotiation, not paperwork. How renters can use market data and concessions before signing in 2026.
Why Apartment Rents and Single-Family Rents Are Moving Differently
Apartment rents and single-family rents are diverging in 2026 as new multifamily supply cools one market but not the other.
Apartment Concessions in 2026: How Renters Can Negotiate Better Deals
Free rent, waived fees and other apartment concessions are common in 2026. How renters can negotiate a better deal.
Single-Family Rentals vs. Apartments: Which Rents Are Rising Faster?
Single-family rents are still rising faster than apartment rents in 2026. New rental supply explains most of the gap.
Build-to-Rent Housing in 2026: Why Developers Are Chasing Renters
Build-to-rent communities offer single-family space without a mortgage. Why developers are betting on long-term renters.
Short-Term Rental Rules in 2026: What Investors Should Check Before Buying
Short-term rental rules can make or break an Airbnb investment. What to check with cities, HOAs and condo boards before buying.
Rental Yield Explained: How Investors Measure Income Property Returns
Rental yield compares a property’s annual rent to its price. How investors calculate it β and the costs that skew it.
1031 Exchange Basics: What Real Estate Investors Should Know
A 1031 exchange lets investors defer taxes when swapping investment properties, but the IRS deadlines and rules are strict.
Cap Rates Explained: How Real Estate Investors Compare Deals
Cap rates measure a property’s income against its value. How investors use them to compare deals β and where they mislead.
Investor Home Purchases in 2026: Is the Pullback Ending?
Investor home purchases fell to their lowest level since 2020, Redfin data shows. Is the pullback ending or deepening?
Distressed Property Investing: Risks Buyers Should Understand First
Distressed properties promise discounts but carry title, repair and timeline risks buyers should understand first.
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Key Differences for Homeowners and Buyers
Short sales and foreclosures both involve mortgage distress, but the process, credit impact and buyer risks differ sharply.
Pre-Foreclosure Explained: What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
Pre-foreclosure is the window before a foreclosure sale when homeowners still have options β and buyers face real risks.
Foreclosure Rates in 2026: Where Distress Is Building Fastest
Foreclosure filings rose 14% year over year in May, ATTOM reports. Where distress is building fastest β and why it’s not 2008.