Housing Market Spotlight: The housing market signal to watch as rates top 7%
New listings and pending sales can offer an early look at whether buyer demand is losing ground
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Housing market faces headwinds as mortgage rates move above 7%
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Affordability also plays a role, providing younger buyers with more accessible homeownership
Housing Market Spotlight: When housing market signals don’t agree
Comparing new listings, pending sales and active inventory reveals when local housing market signals agree and when a divergence is worth a closer look
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For buyers outside the vacation segment, affordability remains a central concern
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Last week’s data was really impacted by comparisons to Labor Day weekend in 2025
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How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%?
Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week