Homes Sit on Market for Longest in Years | May 2026 Housing Market Update
It’s the middle of Spring, traditionally the busiest time in the housing market. But this year…things have changed. The market isn’t following regular patterns; some new concerns and opportunities are emerging and starting to approach the horizon. We’re back with this month’s housing market update, going over everything from mortgage rates to foreclosures and housing […]
Housing Market Forecasts Flip as Zillow, NAR, Fannie Mae Make New Predictions
Dave:At the start of 2026, there was a general consensus among experts and forecasters about what would happen in the housing market this year, modest price growth, lower rates, and improving sales. But that consensus has been blown up. With a continuing conflict in Iran, accelerating inflation and a Fed on hold, expectations have been […]
Trump Ends Federal Foreclosure Protection Measures—Prepare For a Wave of Deals to Hit the Market
In This Article Hold on to your checkbooks: A tsunami of foreclosures could be about to hit the market. Although we’ve heard these rumors before, this time could be different. That’s because President Donald Trump has just ended a major Biden-era foreclosure protection program that was designed to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes. […]
Spring Housing Market Update: Deals Are Getting Better (Will It Last?)
Dave:The first data for the spring housing market and how the war in Iran is impacting the market is here. And today we’re diving into it. We’re going to look at the actual results so far and see how prices, inventory, affordability and more are shaping up. And we’ll also talk about what it tells […]
The War Has Changed the Housing Market | April 2026 Update
The Iran War is already changing the housing market. Home sales have slowed, mortgage rates jumped back up, a reversal in crucial housing affordability is well underway—and we’re not done yet. Oil prices are causing interest rates to fly upward, and guess what? Gas prices might not go down for another year. Is this the […]
Housing Market Reverses Gains as Sentiment Reaches 70-Year Low
Dave:The war in Iran, AI displacement, a confusing labor market, declining consumer sentiment, and higher inflation. All of that made the news in just the last week. It’s a lot and it can be hard to keep up and understand how all of this news and information impacts your business and your portfolio. But you […]
Zillow's #1 Ranked Market is Ripe For Cash Flow—Should You Invest?
In This Article If Hartford, Connecticut, were a movie character, it would be Keyser Söze from The Usual Suspects. The once-unassuming city, known as the insurance capital of the world, has, for many years, masked a darker alter ego, only recently revealed: America’s most cutthroat real estate market. In all fairness, even veteran real estate […]
"Stale Listings" Dominate the Market as Sellers Struggle to Find Willing Buyers
In This Article Ever heard the saying, “Every home has its price?” According to a new report from brokerage and listings site Redfin, many homes have yet to find theirs. More than half the homes in the U.S. have been sitting on the market for two months or more without finding a buyer. It’s a […]
Spring Market Struggles as Fed Maintains Rates
The Spring Market Gets Off to a Rocky Start as the Fed Holds on Rate Cuts As the blooms of spring begin to make their annual appearance, the economic landscape seems clouded with uncertainty. The much-anticipated spring market, often a beacon of optimism and renewal for investors and businesses alike, has experienced a rocky start […]
Local Market Monitor March 2026 Real Estate Economic Outlook
Local Market Monitor has released its latest National Economic Outlook, offering insights into current U.S. economic trends. Job growth has slowed from roughly 1% a year ago to nearly flat in recent months. A swift rebound seems unlikely, as most major sectors—except healthcare and restaurants—are shedding jobs, indicating a broad-based slowdown.