Higher mortgage rates undo a third of this year’s affordability gains
In short: Affordability is still better than last year, but rising rates have eroded recent gains and shaken buyer confidence – meaning some may hesitate or delay until a clearer picture emerges. Mortgage rates back to mid-6% Mortgage rates have risen back to the mid-6% range, after briefly falling
Cottagecore, customization & quartzite: Zillow’s 2026 home features that sell for more
Cottage-inspired lifestyle features, such as docks and outdoor fireplaces, help homes sell for as much as 5.4% more. Quartzite sells homes for more, compared to any other countertop material, including soapstone or marble. Customized, turnkey homes can sell for upward of 3% more than similar homes.
Has Energy Uncertainty Changed our Housing Market Outlook for 2026?
We started 2026 forecasting very modest growth in housing — specifically, an increase in existing home sales of 4.3%. While that of course would not be a strong market, it would represent a market that had turned a corner, with 2026 acting as a ‘reset’ year. However, new uncertainty has emerged via
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