buyer opportunities: Pending Home Sales March 2026 Beat Forecasts
- 04/27/26 04:17 AM
Pending Home Sales March 2026 Pending home sales rose 1.5 percent in March to an index reading of 73.7. This beat economist forecasts and points to some underlying demand even as the broader market moves at a measured pace. Contracts to buy previously owned homes signal future closings in the coming weeks or months. The modest monthly gain came despite mortgage rates holding near 6.3 percent and ongoing affordability challenges. Year-over-year pending sales dipped 1.1 percent, reflecting the cautious environment many buyers face this spring. Inventory stands at 1.36 million units, up 3 percent from February and 2.3 percent from last year. This extra … (1 comments)
buyer opportunities: Price Cuts Rise as Spring Market Faces Tension
- 04/02/26 04:33 AM
Price Cuts Rise as Spring Market Faces Tension Many real estate professionals watch mortgage rates closely as spring buying season continues. Rates climbed again this week and now sit near seven-month highs around 6.5 percent. At the same time, more homes reach the market and give buyers extra choices. Recent data shows existing home sales rose modestly in February. Inventory grew about 5 percent from last year and now offers roughly 3.8 months of supply in many areas. Home prices stay mostly flat with only tiny year-over-year gains. This combination creates a more balanced environment than buyers saw in recent tight years. Families shopping … (2 comments)
buyer opportunities: Rising Rates Test Spring Housing Market
- 03/31/26 11:03 AM
Rising Rates Test Spring Housing Market Many real estate professionals watch mortgage rates closely as spring buying season continues. Rates climbed again this week and now sit near seven-month highs around 6.5 percent. At the same time, more homes reach the market and give buyers extra choices. Recent data shows existing home sales rose modestly in February. Inventory grew about 5 percent from last year and now offers roughly 3.8 months of supply in many areas. Home prices stay mostly flat with only tiny year-over-year gains. This combination creates a more balanced environment than buyers saw in recent tight years. Families shopping for … (0 comments)
buyer opportunities: Spring Housing Market Gives Buyers More Room
- 03/28/26 05:53 AM
Spring Housing Market Gives Buyers More Room Spring is here, and the housing market is waking up. Recent reports show existing home sales rose 1.7 percent in February to a yearly rate of 4.09 million homes. The median sales price sat at $398,000, up just a tiny bit from last year. At the same time, more homes are coming onto the market. Inventory now stands at about 1.29 million units, giving buyers more options than they had before. For regular families, this feels like good news. More homes for sale means less pressure to jump into bidding wars. Buyers can take time to … (2 comments)
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Pending Home Sales March 2026
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