Realtor.com reports a slow but tangible improvement for homebuyers in November, fueled by increasing inventory, declining rates, and better affordability
Starter-home sales rose 4.9% year-over-year in October, increasing for the 14th consecutive month, with San Francisco recording the biggest jump in starter-home sales
Redfin predicts that 2026 will usher in a “Great Housing Reset” — a gradual rebound in the U.S. housing market, driven by rising incomes outpacing home-price growth, more affordable mortgage rates, modest price increases, and slowly improving homebuying
The number of home listings that were pulled off the market rose to a historically high level in September, with many homeowners opting to stay put rather than accept a low offer.
Luxury home sales increased 2.9% year-over-year, while non-luxury sales rose 0.7%, as luxury inventory climbed 6.4% year-over-year, compared to a 9.5% increase in non-luxury inventory, posting their highest October levels in at least five years
Rural homebuyers need to earn at least $75,000 to afford the typical home, up from $36,000 before the pandemic, with the median home sale price in rural areas up 61% from before the pandemic
