Higher borrowing costs, stubborn inflation and still-elevated home prices are keeping many buyers on the sidelines while unemployment claims remain low.
A new housing report says Utah’s median sale price hit $520,000 in early 2026, widening the gap between renters and would-be buyers.
Realtor.com says price-per-square-foot fell nationally for a 10th straight month, while most major metros saw year-over-year drops in August.
A new Market Clock report says buyer leverage is growing, but the shift varies widely by city, price range, and property type.
MoneyLion highlights smaller and mid-sized places where lower home prices may soften the impact of today’s still-elevated mortgage rates for retirees.
Realtor.com says list prices fell in most major metros in August, with the sharpest drops concentrated in former pandemic boomtowns.
Realtor.com data shows the country’s largest retirement community is getting cheaper after years of pandemic-era gains.
A Realtor.com analysis and a new NAR survey show many families will trade space and lot size for convenience, safer routes, and shorter school runs.
A fast-growing AI industry is tightening supply in upscale neighborhoods and pushing some renters and buyers into fast-moving, costly searches.
Forecasters now see only limited relief for buyers next year as inflation keeps borrowing costs elevated.