Not all housing markets are moving at the same pace. When you compare today’s inventory growth to pre-pandemic norms (2017–2019), the picture shifts depending on where you look. In much of the South and West , supply has fully recovered—and even surpassed—pre-pandemic levels . In contrast, inventory in the Northeast and Midwest remains tighter , still sitting below what’s considered normal. But even with these differences, the overall trend points in a positive direction for

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about how a government shutdown might affect the housing market. You might be wondering — does everything just stop? The short answer: No. Homes are still being bought and sold. Contracts are still being signed. Closings are still happening. The market doesn’t stop—it just slows down a little  in a few areas. What Actually Happens During a Shutdown When the government shuts down, some federal agencies close or reduce staff. That can cause a f

Scroll through social media and you’ll see plenty of people blaming investors for rising home prices. Nearly half of Americans (48%) think that’s the main cause. But the data tells a different story. The Truth About Investors Big investors make up only 2.8% of all home purchases , according to Realtor.com . That means 97% of homes are bought by regular buyers , not large corporations. While investors play a role in certain markets, they’re not driving prices nationwide. What’