Danielle Hale

July 2026 marks three full years of year-over-year rent declines for 0–2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros. Amid rental declines, renting a starter home remains a more affordable option than buying one in all 50 metros, with an average monthly savings of $858.

Today's monthly housing trends report shows a market that isn't comping apart, but is cooling as is typical for late summer.

Housing Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Home Prices, and Delaware Luxury Report

The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com economics team.

The July 13, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.

The June 26, 2026, Housing Market Update video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional.

As new-home sales slow and mortgage rates tick up to 6.49%, a surprise White House delay stalls a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs.

The June 12, 2026, Housing Market Update video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional.

Inflation hit 4.2% and rates rose to 6.52%, yet home sales reached a 2026 high. How to navigate record equity in a turbulent market.

Mortgage rates jump to 6.51%, but fresh spring data reveals green shoots for buyers and a lesson for sellers.