One of the noticeable shifts in today’s housing market is that with more listings coming online, some sellers are withdrawing their homes after not receiving the offers they hoped for. According to Realtor.com, this summer about 21 out of every 100 new listings were pulled from the market. This signals a shift from a seller-driven market toward a more buyer-friendly one. In this environment, sellers are turning to creative strategies to stand out — and one surprising but effe

As military tensions in the Middle East rise again, oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields have also moved higher. At first glance, a war happening overseas may seem completely unrelated to the housing market in Chicago. But in reality, global events like these can have a fairly direct impact on both buyers and sellers. According to an AP report published on August 31, 2026, escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed Brent crude above $90 per barrel, while the yield on the U.

When searching for a home, some buyers automatically rule out new construction. They assume that a brand-new home must be more expensive. But recent changes in the U.S. housing market suggest that it may be worth taking another look at that assumption. According to a Realtor.com article published on August 25, 2026, the median sales price of a newly built home in the U.S. fell to $393,800 in July, the lowest level since July 2021. By comparison, the median sales price of an e

Have you ever found a home you loved, only to close the search window after seeing the price? You may want to buy a home, but when you think about the monthly cost, it can be difficult to make the decision to move forward. However, if you are only remembering the prices you saw months ago, it may be worth taking another look at homes in the areas you are interested in. The price a seller originally listed at may be different from the price they are now willing to accept in or

With so much uncertainty in the economic news lately, it is understandable to feel concerned. High living costs, elevated mortgage rates, and worries about the job market have led some people to predict that the housing market could be headed for another major crash. But real estate decisions should be based on actual data—not alarming headlines. According to a Keeping Current Matters article published on August 26, 2026, the current U.S. housing market appears to be moving t

Lately, real estate news seems to be telling two completely different stories at the same time. “More homes are coming onto the market.” “But homes aren’t selling as quickly.” So, which one is true? The answer is: both. In the current U.S. housing market, more sellers are beginning to list their homes, while high mortgage rates are keeping many buyers from actively moving forward with a purchase. According to a Scotsman Guide article published on August 21, 2026, new listings