The housing market is finally cooling after years of wild swings. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index , home prices across the U.S. grew just 1.5% year-over-year in August  — the slowest pace since 2023. And in 9 of the 20 biggest metro areas, prices are actually down. Where Prices Are Falling Most of the soft spots are in the South and West , including several big California metros — San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and even Seattle . These markets

This fall, the Bay Area housing market paints a fascinating picture of divergence across regions and price points  — driven largely by how each area is influenced by the ongoing AI boom  and shifting buyer priorities. 🔹 Santa Clara County: The Tech Core Leads the Charge The South Bay  continues to shine as the most active core market this season. Median single-family price:  $2.0M ( +3.6% YoY ) Sales:  Up 13.8% Median days on market:  Just 10 days Cities such as Palo Alto (

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says : “If you’re aiming to sell in 2026, now is the time to start preparing , especially if you want to maximize the spring market’s higher buyer activity.”  Because the reality is, from small repairs

Affordability is still a big challenge in today’s housing market — and builders are responding. According to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index , 38% of builders cut home prices in October , with an average price drop of 6% . That’s helping to close the gap between new and existing homes . Median new-home price:  $413,500 Median existing-home price:  $422,600 (as of August) This is unusual — new homes typically cost more , but to

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth . And sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture is: home prices are expected to rise nationally, not fall, over the next 5 years.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this down into real dollars, so you can see the difference this could make for you (and your move). Monthly Payments Are Coming Down One of the clearest signs

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges at play over the past few years, many would-be movers pressed pause. But that pause button isn’t going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home this year, good news — the best week to buy in 2025 is officially here. According to Realtor.com®, the week starting October 12  marks the sweet spot of the year for homebuyers — a time when listings are up, prices are down, and competition eases  just enough to make a real difference. 💡 Why This Week Matters Here’s what makes this window so special: More homes to choose from:   Realtor.com projects nearly 33% more active listings

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years ( see graph below ): Why Builders Are Throwing in Perks There are more newly built homes for sale ri

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