Housing market data — prices, inventory, affordability, and the trends shaping residential real estate.
Louisville Sees 33% Surge in Homes on Market as Sellers Flood Back In
Louisville's housing market shifted sharply in May as seller confidence returned. Homes listed in the metro jumped 32.7% year-over-year, the steepest …
Understanding Home Buyer’s Remorse and How to Avoid It
Buyer's remorse strikes many homeowners within weeks or months of closing. The emotional weight of a major purchase combined with sticker shock on mon…
Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026
Housing demand surged into 2026 with pending sales climbing to 75,856, up from 72,039 in the prior year. Buyers are moving faster despite mortgage rat…
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.52% Rate
Buying a $430,000 home at today's 6.52% mortgage rate requires serious financial planning. At this price point and rate, most buyers need a down payme…
6 Markets Where You Can Launch a Real Estate Investment Career With Homes Under $300,000
Affordability barriers in major coastal markets push new real estate investors toward secondary metros where entry-level deals remain accessible. Six …
Housing Market Reality Check: How To Navigate Rising Inflation, 6.52% Rates, and Record Home Equity
Home sales hit their highest level since 2026 despite inflation climbing to 4.2% and mortgage rates jumping to 6.52%. This counterintuitive surge refl…
EXCLUSIVE: Kendra and Joseph Duggar List Their Arkansas Home for $408K Amid the Father of 4’s Molestation Case
Joseph and Kendra Duggar have listed their Arkansas home for $408,000, timing the sale just weeks after Joseph pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges…
James’s Exact Criteria for Finding High-Return, Overlooked Deals in 2026
# High-Return Property Deals in 2026: Strategic Criteria Emerge Real estate investors hunting for overlooked deals in 2026 face a complex backdrop. H…
The Carroll Street Bridge Is on the Move Again
Brooklyn's Carroll Street Bridge reopens Monday after five years of reconstruction, restoring pedestrian and vehicle access across the Gowanus Canal. …
What Makes a Floor Plan Feel Outdated?
# What Makes a Floor Plan Feel Outdated? Outdated floor plans hurt resale value and tenant appeal. Buyers and renters expect layouts that match moder…
Buying Spec Homes vs Custom Homes: Which is Right for You?
# Buying Spec Homes vs Custom Homes: Which is Right for You? Spec homes and custom homes offer fundamentally different buying experiences, timelines,…
As Cities Turn to AI To Lower Housing Costs, Data Center Backlash Grows
Jacksonville, Florida, is deploying artificial intelligence to cut regulatory delays and reduce housing costs, while Monterey Park, California, moves …
Historic New England City Dubbed ‘America’s Filing Cabinet’ Is Seeing a Massive Real Estate Boom
Hartford, Connecticut has emerged as America's hottest housing market in May, reclaiming a title it held previously as buyer competition intensifies a…
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
# Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market? The housing market has shifted decisively in buyers' favor, though conditions vary sharply by location and pric…
New Data: U.S. Home Prices Are Hitting Their Floor
Home prices appear to be stabilizing as buyer demand resurges across U.S. markets. New data tracking purchase activity shows a reversal in the retreat…
My Rental Property Has Zero Appreciation: Should I Hold or Sell? (Rookie Reply)
# Rental Property With No Appreciation: Hold or Sell Decision A landlord faces a common dilemma. Their rental property has generated zero appreciatio…
How to Pay (Much) Less in Taxes as a Real Estate Investor (Rookie Reply)
Real estate investors gain three income streams from rental properties: monthly cash flow, long-term appreciation, and mortgage principal paydown by t…
Top 8 Home Features for Hot Climates
Home buyers in hot climates should prioritize eight specific features that directly reduce cooling costs and improve comfort. Energy-efficient air con…
The Ultimate “Stress Test” for the Housing Market: Do We Pass in 2026?
The housing market faces a critical stress test in 2026 as economic headwinds converge. Rising interest rates, inflation pressures, and tightening len…
Should I Remodel or Move? How to Decide in Today’s Housing Market
# Should I Remodel or Move? How to Decide in Today's Housing Market Homeowners facing outdated spaces now confront a harder choice than ever. Remodel…
10 Things to Know Before Moving to Chicago
# Moving to Chicago: What Homebuyers and Renters Need to Know Chicago's real estate market attracts relocating professionals, families, and investors…
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in 2026?
# How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in 2026? Selling a home in 2026 takes longer than it did during the pandemic boom, but timelines vary sharply…
How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a House? What Buyers Are Putting Down in 2026
Down payment requirements vary widely, but most homebuyers put down between 6% and 20% of the purchase price in 2026. The median down payment across t…