Observations

Story Courtesy Zillow | January 2026 On the heels of a year of small wins for home buyers—slight affordability gains and buyer-friendly markets in 19 major metro areas—home buyers and sellers can expect a modest [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy Houzz | January 2026 Houzz today announced findings from the 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report, revealing that renovation demand remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty. More than 9 in 10 U.S. homeowners [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy The National Association of Home Builders | December 2025 Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy Jessica Lautz, National Association of Realtors® | December 2025 The National Association of REALTORS® has been producing the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers since 1981. Each report is conducted in a unique [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy Zillow | December 2025 Thanksgiving may mean eating turkey sandwiches on cardboard-box tables for plenty of home buyers this year. Buyers and sellers defied seasonal cooling patterns to turn in the strongest October [READ MORE]