Sellers now outnumber buyers nationwide, with lower- and middle-priced markets in Texas and Florida experiencing especially soft demand.
Affluent areas near New York and San Francisco still see bidding wars, but overall homeownership demand is pressured by high mortgage rates, affordability issues, and job-security concerns.
Economists note the expected spring rebound has not materialized, with contract cancellations rising and buyers delaying purchases due to inflation, geopolitical risks, and AI-driven employment uncertainty.
With contract cancellations at a record high, why are so many homebuyers getting cold feet at the finish line?
If wages are finally outpacing home prices, why does buying a house feel more impossible than ever in 2026?
Homebuilders are slashing prices for the first time in history. Is this a temporary sale or a sign of a deeper crash?
While most buyers struggle, why are cash deals and inherited wealth still fueling bidding wars in luxury real estate?
With AI reshaping 50% of U.S. jobs, is homeownership becoming a luxury only the 'unautomatable' can afford?
How is the conflict in Iran directly raising your mortgage rate and delaying your dream of buying a home?