The housing market has felt stuck lately. High prices and elevated mortgage rates pushed many buyers to the sidelines. But one number could change the mood quickly: 6%. Why 6% Matters Dropping from the 7% range to around 6% may not sound huge, but it makes a real difference in monthly payments. For many buyers, …
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Mar 20
Buyers Are Back—Sellers, Not So Much
As of March 2026, the housing market is starting to wake up—but it’s not a full comeback just yet. Activity is picking up, but there’s still a noticeable gap between what buyers want and what sellers are willing to do. On the buyer side, things are improving. Mortgage rates have come down from their recent …
Mar 19
Pending Home Sales Are Picking Up in 2026—But It’s Not a Full Comeback
After a rough couple of years, the housing market is finally showing some signs of life in 2026. Pending home sales—basically homes under contract—have started to tick up again, which is a good signal for what’s ahead. Recent data shows a small but encouraging monthly increase (around 1–2%), suggesting buyers are slowly coming back. That …
Mar 17
A Market on the Move: Why Lower Rates Are Reigniting Home Sales This Spring
After a long stretch of hesitation, the housing market is finally showing signs of momentum—and it’s happening just in time for the spring season. Recent data from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals a noticeable shift: as mortgage rates eased closer to the 6% range, home sales surged to their strongest pace in nearly three …
Mar 16
Housing Market Momentum Slows as Spring Approaches
After showing signs of improvement late last year, the housing market has cooled slightly as we move toward the spring buying season. Recent data shows fewer new purchase contracts being signed, suggesting that buyers are still interested—but many are proceeding more cautiously. Pending home sales, which track signed purchase agreements before closing, declined toward the …
Mar 13
Spring Housing Market 2026: Fresh Season, Fresh Opportunities
April is here, and just like the weather, the housing market is showing signs of a seasonal refresh. While the rapid price surges of the past few years have cooled, home values across much of the country are still holding strong. Recent data from the National Association of REALTORS® shows that most U.S. metro areas …
Mar 12
Spring Fever: Why April Could Be the Month Buyers Bloom
After a winter that froze more than sidewalks, the housing market is finally starting to thaw—and April is ready to bring a little heat. While February’s numbers showed a slight chill, the forecast for spring looks far more promising for both buyers and sellers eager to shake off the frost. Mortgage rates that once hovered …
Mar 10
Home Buyers Are Getting More Creative With Mortgages
For a while, the biggest question in real estate was simple: “Where are mortgage rates going?” Now that rates have started to ease a bit, buyers are asking a different question: “What type of mortgage works best for me?” Instead of automatically choosing the traditional 30-year fixed loan, many buyers are exploring other options that …
Mar 09
Why Aren’t More People Moving Right Now?
You’d think that when mortgage rates start to come down, home sales would quickly pick up. But that hasn’t really happened yet. Right now, the housing market is in a bit of a weird spot—conditions are slowly improving, but a lot of people still aren’t making a move. Recent data shows that pending home sales …
Mar 05
Mortgage Rates Drop to a Three-Year Low: What It Means for Homebuyers
There’s encouraging news for anyone thinking about buying a home. Mortgage rates have recently fallen to their lowest levels in more than three years, creating new opportunities for buyers who may have been waiting for a better time to enter the market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to around the 6% range. …
Mar 04
The True Cost of “Affordable”
That 30% rule—you know, the one that says you shouldn’t spend more than a third of your income on housing—still gets tossed around like gospel. But in today’s market of higher rates, rising prices, climbing insurance premiums and escalating property taxes, it deserves a closer look. Here’s the truth: 30% isn’t a magic number. It’s …
Mar 03
Price Cuts Are Popping Up — Here’s Why That’s Good News for Buyers
The housing market is doing something we haven’t seen much of lately: cooling its jets. According to a recent report from National Association of REALTORS®, more homes across the country are seeing price reductions — and that shift is giving buyers something they’ve been missing for years: leverage. After a long stretch of bidding wars …
