The housing market is sending some mixed signals heading into the second half of summer. Closed sales improved in July and home prices are still holding up in most parts of the country, but buyers are becoming harder to find as mortgage rates remain elevated. That shift is giving people who are still shopping for a home more choices and more room to negotiate.

The housing market is currently a land of mixed signals. If you’re feeling a bit of "information overload" trying to figure out if you should buy, sell or just sit tight, you aren’t alone. Rates are still an issue. Inventory is shifting. Buyers are hesitating in some places and pushing forward in others. If you’re trying to make sense of whether now is a good time to buy, sell, wait, or just pay attention, there’s a lot coming at you all at once. That’s why we put these reports together

The housing market is currently caught in a tug-of-war with forces outside its control. Earlier this year, mortgage rates dipped briefly below 6%, and for a moment, it looked like buyers might finally get some breathing room. That didn’t last.

The housing market is showing signs of gradual improvement as we head into 2026. Prices remain stable without sharp increases, mortgage rates are trending lower overall (with some fluctuations), and affordability is slowly improving in more parts of the country. This month’s update pulls together insights from Zillow, Redfin, the National Association of Realtors, and Southern California housing expert Steven Thomas to help put the bigger picture into context for our members.

Housing headlines can swing dramatically from week to week, especially as mortgage rates, affordability, and economic uncertainty pull buyers and sellers in different directions. November marked a clear shift into seasonal behavior after an unusually active fall, with many homeowners choosing patience and many buyers slowing their search as the year winds down

The housing market is stepping into the slowdown season, and every data source this month reflects the same theme: things are cooling, but not collapsing. Easing mortgage rates gave buyers a brief window of relief, but affordability is still tight, and most markets are drifting sideways. Inventory is rising in some markets, falling in others, and price trends are mixed depending on where you look.

The housing market continues to cool, but not collapse. Rents are easing, builders are catching up, and buyers are taking more time to make decisions. Sellers are adjusting to a market where price—and patience—matter again. Mortgage rates remain steady in the 6% range, affordability is slowly improving, and despite all the noise about the economy, data shows stability underneath it all. Here’s what the latest reports from Zillow, Redfin, the National Association of Realtors, and Steven Thomas say about current market conditions, along with insights from economist Dr. Chris Thornberg from Nuvision’s recent Economic Forecast Webinar.

Is the housing market finally slowing down? Our September report analyzes trends from Zillow, Redfin, and the National Association of Realtors, revealing why sellers are pulling back, buyers are hesitating, and what new opportunities are emerging for you.