Housing Market News
2026 Housing Market Mood: Buyers Are Cautious, Sellers Are Showing Up, and Agents See Signs of Busier Spring Ahead
Pending home sales are declining, and the homes that are selling are taking more than two months to find a buyer. But new listings are
New Listings Rise For First Time in 2 Months As Lower Mortgage Rates Perk Up Homebuyers
New listings and pending home sales are improving. But the homes that do go under contract are taking a long time to do so. New
Homebuying and Selling Activity Show Signs of Life Amid Lower Mortgage Rates
The weekly average mortgage rate fell to a 3-year low, nudging some house hunters and sellers off the sidelines. U.S. pending home sales fell 2.9%
Monthly Housing Costs Start the Year Down 5%, the Biggest Decline in Over a Year
House hunters are getting some relief as mortgage rates dip. The median U.S. monthly housing payment dipped to $2,413 during the four weeks ending January
Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level in 2 Years As Mortgage Rates Decline
Despite lower monthly mortgage payments, a holiday hangover is muting homebuying demand. The median U.S. monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks
Pending Home Sales Fall 6%, the Biggest Drop in Nearly a Year
House hunters are retreating amid high housing costs and a seasonal slowdown, leading prospective sellers to pull back, too. U.S. pending home sales fell 5.8%