Pending home sales fell 9.3% in December as limited inventory and seasonal factors slowed contracts. Buyer and seller traffic expectations improved for early 2026. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3.0% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors® Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem –...
Builder confidence weakened as affordability pressures persisted, yet lower rates, price cuts and incentives are giving buyers more leverage. WASHINGTON – Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family...
Young buyers are pooling resources as lenders adapt, offering programs for unrelated co-borrowers and credit models that better reflect real-world payment behavior. NEW YORK — Gen Z is turning to co-buying as a practical path to homeownership amid today’s affordability challenges. Surveys show that more than half of aspiring home buyers say their income is not high enough to cover upfront buying...
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