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US Home Sellers Hope for Spring Surge
New listings ↑0.5% yearly in Late-Q1, the first gain since Mid-Q4. Mortgage rates fell to ~6%, and the median monthly home payment ↓3.2% yearly, boosting seller optimism. Brokers called ~6% a buyer “psychological threshold”; many new listings came from sellers...
Late-Q1 Housing Inventory in Phoenix
Early-Q1 2026 monthly avg showed 14.7K active listings in the Phoenix metro area. Phoenix recorded 3.1K new listings and 8.5K inventory, based on Early-Q1 2026 monthly averages. Months of supply in Phoenix measured 1.6 months, indicating limited availability relative...
Geopolitical Jitters & Sticky Inflation Push Mortgage Rates Higher in 2026
Average 30-year fixed rates expected 6.22%–6.50%, driven by geopolitical conflict and inflation at 2.7%. Mortgage rates remain elevated despite Fed holding benchmark at 3.50%–3.75%. National home price growth slows to 0%–2.2%, reflecting high borrowing costs. Higher...
Kansas City Real Estate Set for Spring Surge as Market Fundamentals Shift
The Kansas City metro area is entering a highly active spring real estate market with tight inventory at 2.7 months, below the 6-month buyer's market threshold. Average home prices differ by state: around $424,000 in Johnson County, Kansas, and $350,000–$358,000...
Home-Selling 101
Successfully selling a home involves 11 steps, starting with completing home improvements and setting a realistic price to avoid signaling weakness. The home should be professionally cleaned, decluttered, and staged, followed by marketing across digital channels....
Phoenix Homebuyers Enjoy New Opportunities as Prices Drop
Phoenix's housing market shifted toward buyers with a nearly 12% increase in active inventory and a 7.6% drop in median list prices. Over 25% of listings had price cuts, signaling strong buyer negotiating power. Homes stayed on the market longer, averaging 54...





