Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering
Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is 'beginning to stall'
Existing home sales were up 0.5% month over month in November. But NAR's Lawrence Yun also said 'homeowners are in no rush to list their properties'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Will the 'vibecession' end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so
Windermere's Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a 'remarkably stable' year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
Some pain, some gains. Here’s where Zillow sees home prices in your market going next
The real estate portal and data powerhouse recently shared its updated home price forecast and predictions for 2026. Prices are expected to rise 1.2% nationally (but not everywhere)
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate
There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year
by Jason Waugh Nov 3
More homes sold. Lower rates. Lower inflation. Where Fannie Mae expects the market to move
Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
existing-home sales
The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost.
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says
Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a '2nd spring market'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
August existing-home sales may have been lowest in a decade
Sales slowed month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4M homes sold this year, according to a new report released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
New-home sales spiked in August to highest rate since 2022
The 20.5% increase was unexpected and reversed a trend of lower new-home sales thus far in 2025
by Taylor Anderson Sep 24
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
These 6 maps capture a real estate market in turmoil
A new analysis of Redfin data shows where homes are sitting, where sellers are pulling back and where prices are rising and falling the most amid ongoing slow market
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
1st-time buyers say 'yes' to older starter homes due to higher costs
New construction starter homes may be a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. Buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, one that's older, smaller
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down
by Jeff Tucker Jul 25