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Buyer Behavior

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Realtor.com Pins Sept. 27–Oct. 3 as the Best Week to Buy a Home

Seasonal gains in active listings with weaker buyer demand may lower listing prices enough to offset some of the pressure from higher mortgage rates.

U.S. New‑Home Sales Fall as Inventory Rises and Builders Pull Back

U.S. Housing Starts Jump to 1.5 Million in March as Permits Fall

Pending Home Sales Jump 3.3% in November to Highest Since Early 2023

New Homes Narrow Price Gap With Existing Houses as Builder Buydowns Cut Borrowing Costs

Q3 Realtor.com Report Maps Buyers’ Shift Toward Lower-Cost Nearby Markets

U.S. Pending Home Sales Dip in July as Contract Cancellations Hit Record

US Existing Home Sales Rise Slightly as Prices Reach Record High

Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Week as Home Sales Hit Slowest April Pace Since 2009