For Week Ending August 1, 2026 Over the past four weeks, the U.S. real estate market entered a typical summer slowdown exacerbated by borrowing pressures as average 30-year fixed mortgage rates spiked to a high of 6.66%. Despite these elevated … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 25, 2026 As the median age of first-time homebuyers increases, many younger buyers are turning to their parents for financial assistance when purchasing a home. A Veterans United survey found that nearly 6 in 10 parents … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 18, 2026 Baby boomer homeowner households are projected to decline from approximately 32 million in 2022 to about 23 million by 2035, a net reduction of 9.2 million households, according to Freddie Mac. While baby boomers … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 11, 2026 A family earning the nation’s median income of $106,800 needed to spend 32% of its income to afford the mortgage payment on a median-priced home in the first quarter of 2026, according to the … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 4, 2026 A new report from Realtor®.com found that new construction homes are more likely to sell below list price than existing homes. Condos and townhomes are also more likely to sell below list price than … Continue reading →