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The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index hit a new record for December 2025 even as existing home sales fell to their lowest level in two years, exposing a paradox at the heart of America's housing crisis.
Redfin data shows 631,000 more home sellers than buyers, the largest gap in over a decade. Homes sit 64 days on market and buyers are getting the biggest price concessions since the early 2010s.
January existing home sales fell 8.4% to a 3.91 million annualized rate, the sharpest monthly drop in nearly four years. NAR's chief economist says the data reveals a 'new housing crisis' that lower mortgage rates alone cannot fix.
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the House with a near-unanimous 390-9 vote, making it the most significant federal housing investment in over a decade. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Housing permits declined 3.6% in 2025, marking three straight years of falling authorizations while America's housing shortage exceeds 4 million homes. Tariffs, labor costs, and regulation are making the crisis worse.
Existing home sales plunged 8.4% in January to 3.91 million units, the biggest monthly drop since 2022, despite 6.01% mortgage rates. NAR's chief economist says Americans are 'stuck.'
Mortgage rates have dropped to 5.86-6.01%, their lowest since September 2022. Refinance applications have surged 132% year-over-year, saving recent homebuyers thousands annually.
Housing inventory has climbed to 695,628 single-family homes, up 10.5% year over year, marking the strongest early-season listing activity since before the pandemic. Spring 2026 could be the most balanced market in years.
Mortgage refinance activity has more than doubled year-over-year and now accounts for 60% of all applications, while all-cash home purchases have fallen to their lowest share since 2020.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.01%, its lowest since September 2022. Refinance applications are surging, but home sales just posted their biggest monthly decline in four years. Here is what buyers need to know.
Ventas reported 10% FFO growth in Q4 2025 and has already closed $842 million toward its $2.5 billion 2026 senior housing investment target, with occupancy rising to 88.6%.
Zillow reports that 25 of America's 50 largest metro areas saw home price declines in early 2026. Combined with 6.01% mortgage rates, the geographic correction is creating rare opportunities.