Explore the 2026 housing market trends where home buyers face rising listings and stable mortgage rates. Despite longer marketing times, financial data suggests a steady spring season with price volatility.
US housing market shows mixed signals: January pending sales up 8% YoY and sellers are returning, with 80,000 withdrawn listings back. However, December saw 40,000 home purchase cancellations (16.3% of total), with higher rates in markets offering more inventory.
Third Point demands CoStar Group overhaul its board and exit Homes.com after a $5 billion investment. While CoStar bets on new AI features, Daniel Loeb criticizes the company's residential strategy and stock performance.
Michael Steckling has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg, alleging intentional interference in his marriage. Poleg denies the claims, citing a brief relationship after his own divorce.
An overview of Trump’s potential Fed chair nominees, upcoming interest rate decisions, and significant legislative changes affecting housing and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
NAR's 2025 Annual Report details a strategic shift: focusing internally on cost, governance, and legal risk, while externally positioning as a housing policy voice. It emphasizes decreasing antitrust threat, redefining MLS rules, and becoming a service partner for real estate professionals.
