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Pending Home Sales in 2026: What Contract Activity Says About Buyer Demand

July 28, 2026July 1, 2026

Pending home sales rose in May 2026, but contract activity is only one signal. Here’s what buyers, sellers and agents should watch.

July 29, 2026July 1, 2026

Home price cuts remain common in 2026, but they do not always mean distress. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch.

July 16, 2026June 30, 2026

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.

July 29, 2026June 26, 2026

Housing starts fell, builder confidence slipped, and incentives spread. Here’s what new construction buyers and sellers should watch in 2026.

July 20, 2026June 26, 2026

Relistings are rising as some sellers return to the market with new prices, new photos or more realistic expectations.

July 16, 2026June 26, 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.

July 20, 2026June 25, 2026

Home affordability improved from recent lows, but high rates, prices, taxes and insurance still shape what buyers can comfortably afford.

July 31, 2026June 25, 2026

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.

July 20, 2026June 25, 2026

Mortgage rates remain above 6%. Here’s why the Fed does not directly set mortgage rates and what buyers should watch in 2026.

July 29, 2026June 25, 2026

Existing-home sales rose in May, new-home sales fell, and inventory improved. Here’s what buyers and sellers should watch next.