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 a nationwide housing market crash.
Will Home Prices Fall in 2026? Here’s What the Data and Forecasts Say Read More »
The U.S. Housing Market Hotness Index fell for the fourth consecutive week as high mortgage rates, affordability challenges, and economic uncertainty continued to slow buyer demand. While the national market remains soft, local housing markets are following very different paths.
U.S. Housing Market Slows as Local Markets Continue to Diverge Read More »
The first half of 2026 began with optimism as falling mortgage rates raised expectations for a stronger housing market, but geopolitical events, and renewed inflation concerns quickly altered that outlook. Our mid-year housing report examines the trends shaping today’s market and what Veros’ latest VeroFORECAST suggests for home prices over the next 12 months.
Mid-Year 2026 Housing Report: A Market Defined by Stability, Not Strength Read More »
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 mortgage rates in the mid-6% range, keeping affordability constrained, limiting housing demand, and slowing the pace of the housing market recovery.
Inflation Cools, but Mortgage Rates Keep Pressure on Housing Read More »
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 of homes for sale. Learn how low inventory, the mortgage lock-in effect, record homeowner equity, and years of underbuilding continue to keep home prices elevated despite slower sales activity.
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The composition of investor activity in the U.S. housing market has shifted dramatically since the pandemic, with large institutional investors reducing acquisitions while smaller investors have become increasingly active. This article examines the latest investor trends, the impact of higher mortgage rates, and how new federal housing legislation could reshape investor participation in the years ahead.
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The housing market has changed fundamentally since the pandemic, not because homeowners have become more reluctant to negotiate, but because they have become far more financially secure. Record home equity, historically low mortgage rates, and higher moving costs have created a new generation of “optional sellers,” helping explain why delistings have increased and home prices have remained resilient despite slower sales.
The Pandemic Changed Home Sellers Forever Read More »
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 Belt markets are grappling with slowing prices after years of rapid growth. Understanding local supply, demand, and affordability conditions is now essential for buyers, sellers, and investors alike
How Affordability Is Drawing the Housing Map in 2026 Read More »
Home insurance premiums are rising sharply across the country, coverage is becoming harder to obtain, and the cost of rebuilding continues to climb. As insurance shifts from a secondary expense to a core affordability constraint, it is quietly reshaping demand, pricing, and access to homeownership.
The Insurance Crisis No One Is Pricing into Housing Read More »
The housing market in 2026 is showing signs of stabilization, but key challenges remain. Mortgage rates have eased slightly, yet affordability is still constrained by elevated home prices and limited supply. While demand exists, buyers are navigating a market defined by caution, uncertainty, and regional differences.
Is It Safe to Buy a Home Right Now? What the Data Says in 2026 Read More »
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