Housing affordability remained tight in 2025, with high prices and mortgage rates limiting buyers, while experts expect only ...

Rising inventory and steady prices signal a more balanced U.S. housing market in 2026 as spring activity builds.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. With mortgage rates still elevated compared to where they were five years ago, ...

Housing inventory in a significant number of major metropolitan areas hit levels higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The real estate ...

U.S. housing inventory growth slowed to 9.99% year-over-year as 2026 began, with mortgage rates near 6%. Price cuts rose to 34.7% and new listings remain below normal, signaling a shift in supply and ...

Housing supply is outpacing demand in Texas’ major metros, pushing inventory to heights not seen since the market stabilized after the Great Recession. Texas had 5.5 months inventory last month, up ...

Most of America’s largest homebuilders have publicly stated that the peak 2025 housing market saw softer-than-expected conditions, particularly in many parts of the Sun Belt. This softer housing ...

Austin’s housing supply has jumped back to pre-pandemic levels, easing pressure on would-be buyers who’ve been stuck in a ruthless market. A new report shows the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area’s ...

Housing inventory has surged past one million homes for the first time since 2019, creating new opportunities for buyers. Real estate experts report five consecutive months of price cuts as sellers ...