Housing outlook 2026
Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Opinion
If you're someone who believes fair housing should mean fair housing for everyone, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle writes, it's time to get involved and lend your voice
by Tommie Wehrle Feb 12
Existing-home sales tank 8.4% in January amid winter chill
Homebuyers were likely dissuaded by extreme winter weather and shifting rates, causing existing-home sales to see a significant decline in January
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break
It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Feb 12
Here's how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year
Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the US as rates come down and incomes rise. However, homeownership is still out of reach for most in pricey coastal markets
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
What you need to know about the House's new affordability bill
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. The bill will go to the Senate next
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
real estate is a service business
Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to 'click' from ruthless product marketer to empathetic service provider
by Zac Kennedy Feb 11
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
Opinion
In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr.
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
running a brokerage in 2026
The playbooks that worked 3 years ago are dead. Nick Schlekeway breaks down what broker-owners face today and the assumptions they must abandon to survive
by Nick Schlekeway Feb 10
Loving the Olympics? Take a peek into Milan's property market
Prime residential properties in Milan saw a 7% price increase between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025. Feast your eyes on a few of the city's luxury listings
An image of a $100 bill to represent real estate budget truths.
Softening rates opened the door for 4.8M borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in 4 years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth
Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize
Realtor.com reports growth as parent CEO calls rival Homes.com 'at least a fixer-upper'
Realtor.com's parent company saw revenue increase 10 percent year over year. The CEO of the firm that owns the portal took the opportunity to call rival Homes.com a potential 'knockdown'
help clients become homeowners in 2026
With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA's Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Feb 6
commitment as competitive advantage
Are you building a business or simply participating in one? Lori Muller shares why going all-in on your real estate business changes everything
by Lori Muller Feb 4
The affordable housing crisis isn't just financial. It's political
Opinion
American attitudes around home affordability will determine whether Congress treats housing as a priority or as another talking point to be dropped between election cycles
by America Foy Feb 4