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US builder sentiment fell to 34 in Early-Q2, missing the 37 expectation and dropping from 38 previously, signaling worsening conditions in residential construction. Key components also weakened: single-family sales fell to 37, buyer traffic slipped to 22, and 6-mo...

Pergolas led fast-sale features, with homes selling >10 days sooner when outdoor areas felt structured, shaded, and easy to imagine daily use. Turf also helped listings stand out: homes sold >2 days sooner and saw prices ↑~2%, thanks to low-maintenance curb...

In Phoenix in 2026, 21.1% of homes went pending within seven days, with a median of 28 days to pending. The market shows a growing gap between fast-selling homes (19 days to pending) and all active listings (56 days), reflecting more buyer choice and leverage....

Top cities for out-of-state real estate investing in 2026 include Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, Miami, and Phoenix. These metros show strong job growth, population influx, and new development. Dallas-Fort Worth leads with major company relocations fueling housing...

Saving for a down payment varies widely by location, with some Midwest cities requiring 2-3 years, while expensive markets like San Jose can take up to 15 years due to high home prices and jumbo loan requirements. Other costly areas include Los Angeles and San...

Across the US, new listings ↑3% yearly in the 4 weeks ending April 19, the biggest gain since Late-Fall, while pending sales ↓1.2% yearly. Lower mortgage rates helped activity: avg. 30-yr fixed fell to low-6%. Even so, the current spring buying season started slowly....