Home Prices Rose in 71% of Metros as the Map Fractures
NAR: prices rose in 71% of metros in Q1 while nearly 29% went flat or negative β the most fragmented price map in years. San Jose tops $2 million.
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Title Premiums Jump to $4.5 Billion as Deal Volume Returns
Title insurers wrote $4.5 billion in Q1 premiums, up from $3.9 billion, while claims fell β a clean confirmation that transaction volume is recovering.
FHFA: New England Climbs While Mountain-State Prices Slip
The FHFA index was flat in April β but regions ran opposite directions, from New England’s +1.0% month to the Mountain division’s -0.8% drop.
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.
Inside the OCC’s $2.6 Trillion Window on Bank Mortgages
The OCC’s Q1 report tracks 10.2 million bank-serviced mortgages β $2.6 trillion, 19.1% of the market β the regulator-grade check on mortgage health.
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. Hereβs what buyers, sellers and agents 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.