Tagged: Housing Inventory

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

Sales fell 10.5% in July as inventory climbed, leaving builders increasingly dependent on price cuts, mortgage-rate buydowns, and other incentives

One in five listings had a price reduction in July, while pending sales increased for the eighth consecutive month

Annual appreciation reached its highest rate since August, but prices varied sharply by market and buyer segment

New LendingTree data shows most vacant properties are vacation homes, rentals or otherwise unavailable to buyers, helping explain today's persistent supply crunch

New report argues factory-built housing could lower construction costs, expand affordable inventory, and create more opportunities for first-time homebuyers

New data indicates the housing market is becoming more balanced as listings increase and price growth cools, though mortgage rates and affordability challenges continue to pressure buyers

As GSEs dominate the nation’s mortgage supply and household debt climbs, shifting borrower demographics and easing lending standards point to a gradual, but uneven, market expansion

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

In his 2026 State of the Union speech, President Trump spotlighted declining mortgage costs, and presented plans to increase housing supply and boost affordability