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Buyer Behavior

Market Activity Market Participation Market Dynamics Market Challenges Market Conditions Market Demand Economic Impact Market Accessibility Regional Differences Market Inventory First-Time Buyers Economic Uncertainty Remote Work Seller Expectations Market Trends Market Recovery Market Sentiment Demographics Economic Constraints Market Confidence Market Psychology Market Shifts Market Opportunities Family Needs Realtor Relationships Financial Preparedness Market Timing Market Competition Regional Trends Seller Strategies Mortgage Applications

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

Elevated mortgage rates have cooled demand, boosting inventories that pressure builders to cut speculative starts.

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