Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?
Lower mortgage rates and less volatility have been one of the key positive stories in 2026 for the housing market. Until last week, rates were under 6.25% all year and we didn’t see much volatility, which is a key variable for a healthy housing market. However, a lot of that changed last week as the
When Will House Prices Go Down?
Key Takeaways House prices are unlikely to go down on a national level, but they should grow more slowly. It’s normal for house prices to steadily rise over time—it’s actually abnormal when they fall and can signal a broader economic issue, like a recession or correction. Home prices surged during t
Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes
New Western released a new report examining the role of real estate investors in supplying entry-level housing. It found that small investors added far more homes in the starter-home price range than homebuilders in 2025. The company’s 2026 Flip Side Report on residential real estate investing trend
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