In 12 of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, the median asking price for a newly built home was below the median asking price for an existing home. And in many other markets, the price gap between new and existing homes was found to be surprisingly small. Here’s the bottom line to this story, right up front: […]
The Sun Belt Is Home to America’s Strongest Buyer’s Markets in 2026
According to a new report, the Sun Belt region is currently home to some of the strongest buyer’s markets in the United States. This is based on a recent analysis conducted by Redfin, which examined current housing market dynamics for the nation’s 50 most populous metropolitan areas. Sun Belt Has the Strongest Buyer’s Markets Redfin […]
The 10 U.S. Housing Markets Where List Prices Dropped the Most
Home prices continue to show weakness in most housing markets across the United States. The latest evidence comes from the August Monthly Housing Trends report from Realtor.com. It showed that the nationwide median listing price dropped 1.3% over the past year. But some housing markets are experiencing even stronger downward pressure on prices, with year-over-year declines of more than […]
Minneapolis, Buffalo and Seattle Housing Markets Lead Nation for Supply Growth
Among the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, the Minneapolis, Buffalo, and Seattle housing markets had the most inventory growth in 2026. In all three of these markets, the number of active real estate listings rose by more than 25% over the past year—well above the national average of 3.6%. While these three housing markets remain […]
Top 10 Housing Markets Where Sellers Are Slashing Their Prices
According to a new report from Realtor.com, 20.4% of real estate listings nationwide had at least one price reduction during the month of August. Price reductions occur when a seller comes onto the market at one price but later reduces it, usually due to a lack of offers or buyer interest. Among the nation’s major […]
Home Prices Expected to Rise Modestly From 2026 to 2027
The general consensus among some housing analysts and researchers is that U.S. home prices will rise modestly during 2026, possibly by around 1%. Expert estimates for annual price growth during 2026 range from 0.7% to 1.2%. Realtor.com made a more bullish prediction that prices would rise 4% in 2026, but that’s the outlier. Most forecasters […]
How Can We Tell If the Housing Market Is Going to Crash?
Not every housing market slowdown is a crash. A true housing market crash involves more than falling sales or slower price growth. It includes major price declines, steady inventory growth, and wary buyers. Which begs the question: how do we know if a crash is coming? Five Things to Know About This Topic What Is a Housing […]
What Causes Home Prices to Rise? 7 Key Factors That Push Them Higher
“What causes home prices to go up over time?” It’s one of the most common questions among home buyers and homeowners alike. Here’s the short answer: home prices tend to rise when the demand for housing outpaces the available supply, leading to offers above the asking price and similar trends. That basic imbalance is behind […]
Why Entire Neighborhoods Are Being Built for Rent Instead of Sale
You drive past a brand-new neighborhood in town that looks like a typical for-sale subdivision. But then you notice something different. Instead of a model home and a sales office, there’s a leasing center. The entire neighborhood is for rent. You’ve just witnessed a growing trend. In many parts of the country (especially fast-growing Sun Belt markets), […]
How Institutional Investors Changed the Starter-Home Market
Over the past 15 years, the U.S. housing market has undergone a fundamental shift. Single-family homes, which were once the exclusive domain of individual homeowners, have become a formalized asset class for large-scale investment. While institutional investors only own about 3% of the nation’s single-family rental stock, their impact is disproportionately felt in specific high-growth markets. By […]