Entry-Level Buyers Finally Catch a Break on Inventory
Pending sales in the cheapest 5% of listings rose 10.3% as inventory grew 12.2% — the entry level is loosening faster than the market at large.
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Texas Tilts Toward Buyers as Supply Hits 5.2 Months
Texas’s median price slipped below last year as supply reached 5.2 months — yet sales keep growing. Inside the most orderly correction in the country.
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 — a market tilting toward buyers.
Asking Prices Post a Record Annual Drop as Sellers Reprice
The median list price fell 2.5% year over year in June — a record decline — as sellers price realistically from day one and buyers respond with bids.
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.
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 — a two-year low. The buyer-friendly window is quietly narrowing.
New-Home Supply vs. Resale Supply: Why Buyers See Two Different Markets
New-home supply and resale supply are sending different signals in 2026. Here’s why buyers see two different housing markets.
New Construction vs. Existing Home: Which Is the Better Deal in 2026?
New construction may offer incentives, while existing homes may offer better locations. Here’s how buyers should compare both in 2026.
Housing Inventory Is Rising: Why That Does Not Automatically Mean Prices Will Fall
Housing inventory is rising, but that does not automatically mean home prices will fall. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch.
Is 2026 a Buyer’s Market? How to Read Inventory, Price Cuts and Days on Market
Is 2026 a buyer’s market? Learn how inventory, price cuts, concessions and days on market show who has leverage.