A buyer leaning market is about leverage: longer days on market, more price reductions, and more seller concessions. Here is how buyers can negotiate smarter.
Mortgage rates can rise even when the Fed holds steady. Learn how the bond market and 10-year Treasury yield influence mortgage pricing, and what buyers should watch.
If you have been asking, “Will home affordability finally improve in 2026?” you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions I am getting right now. The honest answer: some parts of affordability are improving, but the biggest opportunity for buyers is not just waiting on a perfect headline. It is understanding how affordability works and building a plan around today’s real numbers.
