7 results for "2026-housing-trends"

Housing Market

BTR's Legislative Purgatory: 72,000 Units at Risk

Section 901 could freeze 72,000 rental units annually. Investors and developers are already pulling back. Will BTR survive?

HousingWire|15 days ago

Luxury Real Estate

Luxury Housing Shift: Santa Fe Tops Ranking on Lifestyle

Santa Fe jumps 18 spots to #1 in luxury ranking, entry-level price at $2.69M (+11.3% YoY) and 70% of buyers from out of state. The new vacation-home boom?

Realtor.com News|15 days ago

Housing Market

Credit Scoring Shift: UWM Adds VantageScore Alongside FICO for Mortgag

UWM now offers both FICO and VantageScore on conventional loans. $10M in loans already tested. Could this expand credit access?

HousingWire|16 days ago

Housing Market

Thermal Imaging: The Inspection Add-On That Pays for Itself

For a few hundred dollars, thermal cameras spot hidden leaks, electrical hot spots, and pests invisible to the naked eye. A shift that can save buyers tens of t

Realtor.com News|17 days ago

Housing Market

Housing Bill Clash: Investor Ban Faces Bipartisan Revolt as Supply Cri

76 lawmakers reject institutional investor ban in Senate housing bill. 76% of Americans blame investors for high costs, but experts warn the ban would cut suppl

Realtor.com News|18 days ago

Housing Market

Boomers Hold 34% of Housing Wealth: Markets They Dominate

Americans over 65 own $13.8 trillion in housing. Which cities will benefit from the 'silver tsunami' and which face oversupply?

Realtor.com News|20 days ago

Luxury Real Estate

Dome Home in North Carolina: A $3.5M Bet on Luxury

A dome home with 2 guest cottages on 28 acres lists for $3.495M. Is it a wellness retreat play or a family estate?

Realtor.com News|20 days ago