One year ago, businesses — especially CEOs — were optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2025, expecting lower taxes and more market-friendly policies from incoming President Donald Trump. Then came April 2, Liberation Day. The market fell, uncertainty rose, and affordability became a more acute concern. Meanwhile, the labor market continued to weaken, as immigration restrictions led to a...
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market index climbed one point to 39 this month, the highest reading since April. Full article here: U.S. homebuilder sentiment inches up to eight-month high December (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I can get it to you another...
In 2026, we expect a steadier housing market, but it’s not yet off to the races. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million, a small but meaningful gain from 2025’s near 30-year low. At the same time, for-sale inventory will continue to recover, up nearly 9%...
Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, is forecasting a 14% nationwide increase with home sales for 2026, following 2025’s stagnating levels. New-home sales are also projected to rise 5% next year. “Next year is really the year that we will see a measurable increase in sales,” Yun said. Full article here: Housing Market Set for a 2026 Comeback, NAR...
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than many people expect. Full article here: This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home (512)...
Secretary Scott Turner unveiled a sweeping series of actions that signal one of the most aggressive overhauls of federal housing policy in years, as the Trump administration seeks to expand homeownership, bolster affordability, respond to disaster-stricken communities, and restructure the nation’s approach to homelessness. Full article here: HUD’s Bold Housing Gambit (512) 853-0110...
The old saying about real estate being about “location, location, location” usually applies to a home’s proximity to amenities. Yet for wealthy foreign buyers, the calculus has shifted toward how much more their currency now commands on U.S. soil. Indeed, after a long period in which a powerful dollar priced out many overseas purchasers, recent money moves are giving buyers across the world...
Despite the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown, the housing market didn’t stall last month. Existing-home sales eked out a 1.2% increase, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. That momentum is likely to carry into 2026, especially as mortgage rates are predicted to become less of a barrier for buyers. Full article here: Buyers Reemerge: Lower Mortgage Rates Lift Fall...
Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun said the expected rebound reflects easing mortgage rates, continued job gains, and improving market stability after several challenging years. Full article here: NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026 (512) 853-0110...
Existing home sales rose to an eight-month high in October as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates. Resale inventory improved from a year ago but remained below pre-pandemic levels. Relatively tight supply continued to push home prices higher and challenge housing affordability. Full article here: Existing Home Sales Rise in October (512) 853-0110...
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