Analysis and Data

Investors are accelerating home sales ahead of a potential White House ban, driving price cuts and boosting supply in major metro markets

Realtor.com economists warn that persistent underbuilding, rising household formation, and affordability barriers are delaying homeownership and could take years to meaningfully reverse

With house-buying power surpassing median list prices for the first time in over three years, spring 2026 could bring renewed activity for buyers, though tight supply will remain a key factor

Survey finds 67% of Gen Z adults struggle to cover housing costs as high prices and mortgage rates outpace incomes

Slight improvements in housing affordability and financial assistance from family are helping younger Americans step into the housing market

The MBA reports mortgage application payments rose to $2,070 in January, ending a seven-month affordability improvement streak, despite lower rates and stronger wage growth

New findings illustrate how cross‑market demand has become a central dynamic in the U.S. housing landscape, reshaping where and how Americans shop for homes

A new analysis finds the FHFA’s decision to allow VantageScore in conforming mortgages could save lenders and borrowers approximately $650 million annually while expanding credit access to millions of additional consumers

Single-family rent growth slowed to near 15-year lows in late 2025, with declining rents in many major metros as rising vacancies and shifting demand gave renters greater pricing leverage

A widening imbalance between home sellers and buyers has shifted the U.S. housing market decisively in favor of buyers, as elevated mortgage rates and affordability pressures continue to suppress demand