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Housing market guides & data

Data-driven guides to US housing markets and metros, and what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers. Updated weekly.

2026-06-15

The Most Affordable Metro Housing Markets in 2026: What the Data Actually Says

The national median home value continues to price out a significant share of first-time buyers, but a handful of metros are bucking that trend - and.

2026-06-08

Where Buyers Hold the Cards: The Slowest Housing Markets of Mid-2026

In most of the country, the word "negotiation" still feels theoretical. But in a handful of metros, the data tells a different story - one where.

2026-06-01

The Fastest Appreciating Housing Markets of 2026: What the Data Actually Shows

Home values are cooling in Sun Belt boomtowns and stalling in overbuilt coastal metros, but a cluster of Midwest and Rust Belt cities is quietly posting.

2026-05-25

Where Sellers Are Blinking: The 5 Metros With the Most Price Cuts Right Now

If you want a real-time read on buyer leverage, ignore the headlines about interest rates for a moment and look at price cut frequency. When a.

2026-05-18

The Most Affordable Metros to Buy a Home in 2026

National home values remain stubbornly elevated heading into mid-2026, but a handful of metros are quietly offering buyers something increasingly rare: homes priced well below six.

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