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U.S. homeowners hold a record $17.6 trillion in equity with $11.5 trillion tappable. First-quarter HELOC withdrawals rose 22% to nearly $25 billion, the largest in 17 years.
The National Association of Realtors reported January existing home sales fell 4.9% to a 4.13 million annual pace, partially reversing December's 5.1% gain, while mortgage rates below 6% are creating a rare entry point for patient buyers.
Zillow data shows home prices are declining in half of America's 50 largest metro areas while mortgage rates drop below 6% for the first time in three years, creating what may be the best buying opportunity since before the pandemic.
Residential home prices have fallen every month since July, with annual growth decelerating to just 0.9% nationally. The typical US home is now valued at $358,968 as the market enters a rebalancing phase.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, down from 6.89% a year ago, while housing inventory has surged 20%, creating the most balanced market in a decade.
The Federal Reserve estimates homeowners hold $34 trillion in equity while HELOC rates have dropped to 7.23%, creating the conditions for what could become the next major wave of consumer borrowing.
Homes are sitting unsold for 64 days on average, the longest stretch in six years. New listings are rising, and mortgage rates are near three-year lows. Here's what buyers need to know.
HELOC and home equity loan rates have fallen to their lowest levels since late 2022, giving homeowners a potentially narrow window to access record housing wealth before rates stabilize.
After years of seller dominance, experts predict 2026 will deliver the most balanced housing market since the pandemic with easing prices and improving affordability.
With 30-year mortgage rates falling to 6.06%—down from 7.04% a year ago—home sales are expected to rise 4.3% in 2026 as buyers emerge from the sidelines.
Washington DC home listings have doubled year-over-year as federal workforce reductions reshape the capital region's real estate market. Here's what's happening.
New listings jumped 29% week-over-week, marking one of the strongest early-season listing weeks since before the pandemic and signaling relief for frustrated home buyers.