Analysis and Data

Nearly one full month into the federal government shutdown, markets where many households rely on federal employment are seeing homebuyers take a brief step back as uncertainty persists

A new analysis of Census Bureau data has found that approximately one in nine change residences every year, with only one in five of that share opting to change states

A new study reveals that potential homebuyers are increasingly bailing before hitting the closing table, as 15% of homebuying contracts were canceled in the month of September

Pending home sales jumped 17% year-over-year in San Francisco in September — more than any other major metro, as the typical home also sold in roughly 20 days, more than twice as fast as the typical U.S. home

As rates fall to levels last seen over a year ago, homebuyers have gained approximately $9,500 in purchasing power month-over month, yet with median home-sale prices up 2% year-over-year, many would-be buyers remain on the sidelines

After several years of rapid equity gains that peaked in 2022, homeowner equity levels appear to be stabilizing as slight shifts seen in recent quarters suggest the housing market may be settling into a more balanced phase

Rent growth has weakened in most large metros in August, continuing a slowing trend seen in the second half of 2025

An analysis of two million loans shows that improving credit scores and increasing downpayments are offsetting market factors in a high-rate environment, resulting in savings for borrowers

Studies find that there are currently 36.7% more home sellers in the market than buyers — a near-record gap, which is good news for buyers who have an opportunity to negotiate and ask for concessions

MBA economists forecast that macro-economic headwinds, such as higher unemployment and rising inflation, will impact the pace of originations in 2026