by admin | Aug 10, 2026 | News
A resilient US economy kept inflation pressure elevated, leaving mortgage rate forecasts near the low-6% range as unemployment stayed in the low-4% range. Existing-home sales were expected to reach ~4.1M in 2026, with yearly growth improving later in the year as...
by admin | Aug 9, 2026 | News
The median U.S. luxury home sale price rose 4.7% year over year to $1.4 million, while non-luxury prices increased 1.5% to $377,477. Luxury homes, defined as the top 5% by price, saw a 2% increase in sales and a 1% rise in new listings. Luxury homeowners are more...
by admin | Aug 8, 2026 | News
In 2025, U.S. mortgage lenders originated about 93,000 loans for second homes, a 3.9% increase from 2024. New York led with 2,706 loans, followed by Phoenix, Miami, North Port, and Riverside. Median second-home values rose 25.3% to $495,000, while median borrower...
by admin | Aug 7, 2026 | News
The Phoenix housing market is stable, with a slight decline in active inventory but still high availability and longer selling times. Home sales dropped 3% from April, new listings fell 12.4%, and inventory slightly decreased. The median price rose 1.9% to $458,500....
by admin | Aug 6, 2026 | News
Balanced or buyer-friendly conditions now appear across much of the country, giving shoppers more room to negotiate instead of overextending upfront cash. Increased inventory and moderating home prices are easing pressure on buyers, helping some offers compete without...
