NAR projects a combination of easing mortgage rates, steady job gains, and improving market stability will prompt some sidelined home shoppers to drive existing-home sales in 2026 as more commit to buying
New national program will arm real estate agents with specialized training to ensure that U.S. vets receive expert guidance and advocacy on the path to homeownership
As affordability challenges and uncertainty about the economy are keeping buyers and sellers on the sidelines, just 28 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands in the first nine months of 2025, the lowest rate reported since the 1990s
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
Amid a lingering government shutdown and weakening labor market, the Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points at the conclusion of its October Federal Open Market Committee meeting
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
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
A growing share of the nation’s homebuyers are more inclined to pay all-cash, as they look to avoid high payments with mortgage rates still hovering above the 6% mark
A new study examines the ideal time of year for home shoppers to take advantage of the best bargains, especially first-time buyers who are not burdened with having to sell their current home
New study finds that nearly 20% of home sellers reduced their asking prices in September with the most motivated sellers at the bottom of the housing ladder