Weekly home sales look stronger than normal, but there’s a catch
Recent housing data shows volatility due to holiday effects and an AWS outage, impacting pending sales and inventory figures.
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What the latest mortgage data tells us about home sales in 2026
As U.S. mortgage rates rise above pre-pandemic levels, the housing market faces shifts in homeowner behavior and sales dynamics.
CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown
Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is casting a psychological shadow on housing.
Real estate agent optimism holds steady, but AI adoption slow
Nearly half of respondents expect to grow their client base within the next year, with another significant portion projecting flat volume.
The Great Stay: Why the US housing market is divided in two
The Great Stay is not just a housing story. The weak housing market is intertwined with a very unusual labor market.
$67K to sell a home? Consumers drastically underestimate the costs
More than half of respondents were surprised by costs and nearly a quarter went into debt. Forty percent reported financial strain.
Pittsburgh, Cleveland top global metro affordability list
Homebuyers can purchase nearly six homes in Cleveland or Pittsburgh for the price of one in San Francisco, according to data.
Stellar MLS launches market, neighborhood reports for agents
The new feature gives real estate professionals reports on demographics, amenities, school data, transportation access and more.
Bright MLS: Housing market shifts toward necessity, balance
The survey found that nearly 75% of agents had buyers pause their home search — an increase from less than two-thirds in Q2 2024.
Home flipping activity slows nationwide as profits tighten
The first quarter of 2025 had the smallest number of flips recorded in any quarter since 2018, according to ATTOM.