Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026
Pending sales rose to 75,856 vs 72,039 in 2025 as inventory turned negative year over year with mortgage rates near 6.58%.
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Colorado’s Drive It Home financing kicks off with affordable condos
A small condominium project in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood may be the best evidence yet that Colorado’s housing reforms are producing real results. The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority this month closed a $5.7 million low-interest construction loan for Wolff Street Flats, a 23-unit affordable for-sale development by Osina Development and Modus Real Estate. It […]
Housing demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 2026 highs
Weekly pending sales increased to 75,935 versus 69,636, and purchase apps were up 7% year over year despite higher mortgage rates.
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Housing inventory just turned negative year over year
Housing inventory turned negative year over year as supply hit 795,921 vs 803,479 last year, with rates at 6.56%.
As Florida’s housing market finds its footing, sellers still face pricing realities
HousingWire Data shows the median list price of homes in Florida at $495,000, with the median price of new listings at $450,000.
Housing demand stays firm, pushing inventory close to negative YOY
Even if we go negative year over year soon, we are in a much healthier spot with inventory than we were from 2020 to 2023.
Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive
Pending sales rose to 78,006 and purchase apps rose 7% yearly, even as mortgage rates hit highs and yields neared 4.60%.
Inventory growth making housing more affordable
With inventory at multiyear highs, NAR prices are up 0.9% year over year versus 3.6% wage growth, easing affordability pressure.