Cooling price growth and a rising months’ supply are easing affordability pressures, pushing housing affordability to its strongest level since 2022 despite conditions remaining above pre-pandemic norms
Realtor.com data show U.S. homebuyers now need about seven years to save for a typical downpayment — an improvement from 2022, but still roughly double pre-pandemic norms, with sharp regional disparities persisting
A more even housing market is projected to emerge as steadier prices, easing rates, and rising incomes improve affordability and will provide buyers with more negotiating power
ATTOM’s analysis shows December 24 is the best day of the year to buy a home, with buyers paying the smallest premium — just 3.8% above market value — compared to much higher premiums reported during peak months like May
Recent data from the MBA finds that new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 680,000 units in September 2025
Texas home sales drop 4.5% as inventory rises 29%, marking a shift toward a buyer’s market
Applications remained unchanged from July, but estimated new home sales increased almost 15% over the month, said the MBA.
Compared to March 2024, applications increased by 2%.
Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 6.2% year-over-year, but only 1% month-over-month.