Housing Market

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EconomyHousing Market

Mortgage Rates in 2026: Why Relief May Be a Long Way Off

Mortgage rates remain stubbornly elevated as persistent inflation, volatile oil prices, and growing federal borrowing continue to influence long-term interest rates. With Treasury yields under ...
Market Hotness Index Oct 25, 2026
Housing MarketHousing Market Hotness Index

The Housing Market Has More Homes, and a Buyer Problem

The U.S. Housing Market Hotness Index declined to 88.83 as elevated mortgage rates, stubborn home prices, and economic uncertainty continued to restrain buyer activity, even ...
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Housing Market

Housing Market 2026: Is Another 2008 Crash Coming?

Fears of another 2008-style housing crash are resurfacing as affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, and sluggish home sales weigh on the 2026 housing market. But ...

Economy

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EconomyHousing Market

Mortgage Rates in 2026: Why Relief May Be a Long Way Off

Mortgage rates remain stubbornly elevated as persistent inflation, volatile oil prices, and growing federal borrowing continue to influence long-term interest rates. With Treasury yields under ...
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EconomyHousing Market

Mortgage Rates Are Above 7%: Will Home Prices Finally Fall?

Mortgage rates above 7% are reducing homebuyer purchasing power and weighing on sales, but they are also discouraging existing homeowners from selling. We examine why ...
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EconomyHousing Market

Inflation Cools, but Mortgage Rates Keep Pressure on Housing

June's inflation report showed meaningful progress, but lower inflation alone is unlikely to bring immediate relief to mortgage rates. Elevated Treasury yields continue to support ...

Local Markets

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Housing MarketLocal Markets

How Affordability Is Drawing the Housing Map in 2026

The U.S. housing market is becoming increasingly regional as 2026 approaches. While affordability and steady demand are supporting several Midwest and Northeast metros, many Sun ...
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Housing MarketLocal Markets

National Cool-Down? Not in Hartford, CT’s Housing Market

Hartford, CT’s housing market continues to buck the national cooling trend, fueled by strong buyer demand, limited inventory, and an influx of out-of-state buyers who ...
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Editors PickHousing Market

The Resurgence of Multigenerational Living is Reshaping the U.S. Real Estate Market

Multigenerational living is making a strong comeback in the U.S., driven by affordability challenges, elder care needs, and evolving family dynamics—reshaping both home designs and ...

Technology

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Housing MarketTechnology

How AI is Transforming Property Valuation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have a tremendous impact on today’s society. What seemed to come out of nowhere ...
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Housing MarketTechnology

Sustainable Real Estate: How Green Features Can Boost Property Value

  Sustainability is no longer a trend—it’s a fundamental shift in the real estate market. Investors are increasingly prioritizing environmentally ...
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Housing MarketTechnology

How Virtual Property Inspections Are Transforming an Evolving Real Estate Industry

As the real estate industry continues to evolve and modernize, industry participants are seeing increased effort toward driving efficiency in ...

Market Forecasts

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Housing MarketMarket Forecasts

Will Home Prices Fall in 2026? Here’s What the Data and Forecasts Say

Will home prices fall in 2026? Compare forecasts from Veros, Fannie Mae, and Cotality and learn why most economists expect modest price growth rather than ...
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Housing MarketMarket Forecasts

Why Home Prices Remain High Despite High Mortgage Rates

Many expected home prices to decline as mortgage rates climbed and affordability deteriorated, but today's housing market is being shaped by an equally important shortage ...
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Housing MarketMarket Forecasts

Veros Q3 2025 Housing Market Forecast

Veros Real Estate Solutions’ Q3 2025 VeroFORECAST projects a 1.8% rise in U.S. home prices over the next year. Despite easing mortgage rates, affordability challenges ...
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