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Consumer Behavior Supply and Demand First-time Buyers Homebuyer Challenges Home Prices Consumer Concerns Impact on Homebuyers Price Growth Buyer Sentiment Sales Forecast First-Time Buyers

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Slips to 37 in January on Affordability Strains

Most survey responses predated the $200 billion Fannie-Freddie MBS purchase plan, leaving any boost to sentiment untested.

NAR Names 2026 Homebuying Hot Spots as Forecast Points to Sales Rebound