Category Archives: Stats + Trends

The best week to buy a house in 2026 starts Sept. 27, but local market conditions will determine whether buyers should act or wait.

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America’s cheapest Division I college markets offer low home prices, but competition and ownership costs can complicate the deal.

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August home sales fell as inventory rose, giving buyers more leverage and making accurate local pricing more important for sellers.

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A Cape Cod lawsuit over a demolished $5.5 million home shows why coastal agents should verify erosion, permits, insurance, and financing risks.

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Mortgage rates rose to 6.55%, their highest level of 2026. Here’s how agents should update buyer budgets, preapprovals, and listings.

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US foreclosures rose 21% in early 2026, while FHA and VA loans showed greater stress. Agents should watch local distressed inventory.

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Luxury price thresholds fell in June even as high-end homes sold faster, giving agents a clearer test for seller leverage in local markets.

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Home prices remain near record highs as buyer demand weakens, creating sharply different conditions across local markets and price ranges.

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Florida inventory is falling despite its outsized US share. Here are four local checks agents should use before advising clients.

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Only five major US metros still have median luxury prices below $1 million, giving agents a clearer view of affordable high-end markets.

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