by admin | Aug 12, 2026 | News
A midyear forecast sees US home price growth slowing to ~1% in 2026, below inflation, effectively easing real home prices for buyers. Mortgage rates are expected to hold near 6%, while monthly payments are projected to decline ~2% yearly, a combination expected to...
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....
