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% — the rate-lock economy at work.
Housing Market
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.
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 — with higher-income buyers doing the driving.
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?
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 — and why it’s not 2008.
Mortgage Applications Are Rising: What They Say About Buyer Demand
Mortgage applications are running above year-ago levels. What weekly application data says about buyer demand in 2026.
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.
Housing Starts in 2026: Why Construction Pullbacks Matter for Future Supply
Housing starts fell in May 2026. Here’s why construction pullbacks matter for future housing supply, buyers, builders and prices.
Buying vs. Renting in 2026: Which Makes More Financial Sense?
Buying vs. renting in 2026 depends on location, time horizon, mortgage rates, rent levels and ownership costs.
Contract Cancellations in 2026: Why More Buyers Are Walking Away
Contract cancellations remain elevated in 2026 as buyers face affordability, inspection and financing concerns.
Pending Home Sales in 2026: What Contract Activity Says About Buyer Demand
Pending home sales rose in May 2026, but contract activity is only one signal. Here’s what buyers, sellers and agents should watch.
Home Price Cuts in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch
Home price cuts remain common in 2026, but they do not always mean distress. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch.
Are Home Prices Falling in 2026? What the Latest Data Really Shows
Are home prices falling in 2026? The latest data shows list prices are easing, but sale prices and home values tell a more mixed story.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in 2026?
How long does it take to sell a home in 2026? The answer depends on days on market, local demand, pricing and closing timeline.
New Construction in 2026: Builder Confidence Slips, Housing Starts Drop, and Incentives Spread
Housing starts fell, builder confidence slipped, and incentives spread. Here’s what new construction buyers and sellers should watch in 2026.
Relistings Are Rising: Why Some Home Sellers Are Trying Again in 2026
Relistings are rising as some sellers return to the market with new prices, new photos or more realistic expectations.
How Much House Can You Afford in 2026? Payments, Down Payments and Where Buyers Have More Room
Home affordability improved from recent lows, but high rates, prices, taxes and insurance still shape what buyers can comfortably afford.
Seller Concessions Are at a Record High in 2026: What Home Sellers Should Do Before Cutting Price
More sellers are offering concessions as buyers gain leverage. Here’s when a credit, repair or rate buydown may work better than a price cut.
Mortgage Rates Today: Why 30-Year Rates Are Still Above 6% and What the Fed Means for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates remain above 6%. Here’s why the Fed does not directly set mortgage rates and what buyers should watch in 2026.
U.S. Housing Market Update June 2026: Existing-Home Sales Rise, New-Home Sales Fall, Inventory Improves
Existing-home sales rose in May, new-home sales fell, and inventory improved. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch next.