It’s the news many of us have been waiting for: the relentless squeeze on the housing market is finally beginning to loosen. While we aren’t exactly back to the "good old days" of bargain-hunting, the needle is finally moving in favor of the buyer.
If you’re a buyer who’s lost multiple offers, that narrative feels believable. Prices are high. Inventory is tight. Competition is real. So it’s easy to assume large corporations are quietly outbidding everyday buyers behind the scenes.
A 2% increase may sound small—but in a market where buyer demand has been cooling, it’s meaningful. It signals growing confidence and a renewed sense that homeownership may be within reach again for many people.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown might shake up the housing market. If you’ve been wondering whether everything comes to a standstill, here’s the truth: It doesn’t......