Realtor.com

The typical down payment fell 9% from a year ago, while shifting market conditions are giving originators different affordability conversations across the country

Realtor.com projects more inventory, less competition, and lower listing prices next week, giving originators a short window to revisit sidelined borrowers

Des Moines and Raleigh lead Realtor.com’s metro rankings as housing supply and borrower purchasing power increasingly divide local markets

Available land, lower home prices, and domestic migration are drawing buyers to the Treasure Coast as growth slows in several larger Florida cities

Pending listings turned negative in August despite more inventory, lower asking prices, and sellers remaining open to negotiation

Cash transactions fell faster than the broader housing market in early 2026, but buyers without financing still accounted for nearly one-third of home sales