Mortgage Demand Surges 31% as Buyers Rush Into the New Year
Purchase mortgage applications jumped 31% compared to last year despite rates holding at 6.18%, signaling renewed buyer confidence entering 2026.
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The Great Rebalance: 37% More Sellers Than Buyers Signal 2026 as the Year of the Homebuyer
With 37.2% more sellers than buyers—double last year's gap—the housing market is experiencing a dramatic shift in favor of homebuyers entering 2026.
Florida and Texas Lead the Retreat: 22 U.S. Cities Where Home Prices Are Set to Fall in 2026
Home prices are forecast to drop in 22 major U.S. cities in 2026, with Cape Coral, FL leading declines at -10.2%. Here's where prices are falling.
Case-Shiller Data Reveals a Tale of Two Housing Markets: Sun Belt Sinks While Northeast Soars
The latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows a dramatic geographic split in home values, with Sun Belt markets declining while Northeastern cities post strong gains.
Housing Market 2026: The 'Great Reset' Is Finally Here
After four years of pandemic extremes, the housing market enters a new era in 2026. Redfin forecasts a 'Great Reset' with modest price growth and improving affordability.
Mortgage Rates Hit Best Levels in 18 Weeks: Should You Buy or Refinance Now?
Mortgage rates have held below 6.64% for 18 consecutive weeks. Here's whether now is the right time to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage.
Why Renting Could Make You Richer Than Buying
The 'renting is throwing money away' myth has cost Americans billions. Here's when renting is actually the smarter financial move.