September 2026

Houston Proposes Shifting $4 Million in Housing Funds into Homebuyer Assistance and New-Home Programs Houston is proposing to shift millions in Uptown TIRZ affordable housing dollars away from large residential land development and toward individual homebuyers—a move that could expand funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program. The city’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) isRead …

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San Jose Homes Sell Fast Even as More Listings Hit the Market Median list price $1.3M ↓ -2.1% vs. last August Days on market 36 days ↓ -10.0% YoY Listings with price cuts +15% ↑ 0.1 pts YoY More homes for sale, but supply stays tight in San Jose Buyers in San Jose had moreRead …

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Phoenix Home Prices Drop While Inventory Gives Buyers More Choices Median list price $475K ↓ -4.8% vs. last August Days on market 67 days ↓ -4.3% YoY Listings with price cuts +28% ↓ 0.8 pts YoY Phoenix inventory outpaced the national gain If you’re shopping in Phoenix, you have more options than buyers did aRead …

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New Haven Inventory Climbs, but Buyers Still Face a Fast Market Median list price $449K ↓ -6.4% vs. last August Days on market 44 days ↑ +18.9% YoY Listings with price cuts +13% ↑ 1.5 pts YoY More homes hit the market in New Haven Buyers in New Haven had more options than a yearRead …

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St. Louis Rents Are Going Down The U.S. rental market has reached a significant milestone, marking three full years of year-over-year rent declines for 0–2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metropolitan areas. According to the latest July Rent Report from Realtor.com®, the national median asking rent decreased by $24, or 1.4%, compared to aRead …

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Seattle Housing Authority Plan Flags 898 Public Housing Units for Possible Demolition or Redevelopment Seattle’s public housing agency has identified 898 units it may pursue for demolition, disposition, or redevelopment — a scale of potential change that could ripple across several Seattle communities and trigger relocation planning for current residents. The Seattle Housing Authority’s draftRead …

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Hartford Home Prices Rise While Homes Fly Off the Market Median list price $460K ↑ +2.4% vs. last August Days on market 36 days ↓ -5.3% YoY Listings with price cuts +10% ↑ 0.3 pts YoY Fewer homes hit the market, and Hartford stays tight If you’re shopping in Hartford, know that competition hasn’t easedRead …

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Columbia Buyers Gain the Upper Hand as Supply Surges Median list price $302K ↓ -2.8% vs. last August Days on market 53 days ↑ +8.2% YoY Listings with price cuts +25% ↑ 1.9 pts YoY More homes hit the market—and buyers noticed Columbia’s supply is growing at a pace that gives buyers real options. ActiveRead …

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Madison Inventory Surges but Homes Still Sell Faster Than the Nation Median list price $471K ↓ -1.8% vs. last August Days on market 51 days ↑ +8.5% YoY Listings with price cuts +18% ↑ 1.6 pts YoY Active listings climbed well above national growth rates Buyers in Madison gained meaningful ground this fall as theRead …

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The Costly Pricing Trap Every Smart Homebuyer Can Avoid For homeowners looking to sell, pricing strategy is one of the most important decisions. Unfortunately, many sellers fall into the trap of “wishful pricing”—listing their homes at inflated, aspirational prices rather than pricing based on market reality. While one might assume inflated listing prices affect onlyRead …

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