One of the biggest economic headlines today (July 2, 2026) was the release of the June Jobs Report. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the economy added just 57,000 new jobs in June, significantly below expectations of roughly 110,000. In addition, job growth figures for April and May were revised downward. At first glance, this may seem like a sign that the U.S. economy is slowing down. However, from a real estate perspective, this news could have a very different me

If you've been following real estate news lately, you've probably seen plenty of negative headlines: "Home prices are falling." "Home sales have stalled." "Now isn't the time to buy." Reading these stories, it's easy to think the U.S. housing market is in serious trouble. But when you look beyond the headlines and examine the data, a different picture emerges. According to a July 1, 2026, article from Keeping Current Matters, today's housing market is proving to be much more

Recent economic reports delivered an unexpected result. New unemployment claims came in lower than expected, reinforcing that the U.S. job market remains strong. If the economy is doing well, shouldn't the housing market be booming too? Not necessarily. Despite a resilient economy, home sales remain slower than they were a few years ago. So what's holding the market back? The Economy Isn't the Problem—Interest Rates Are Economic data released during the last week of June 2026

The One Factor That Ultimately Determines Home Prices If you've been following the housing market lately, you may feel confused. One headline says, "U.S. home prices continue to rise." Another says, "Home prices are falling." So which one is true? The answer is: both. According to a June 29, 2026, article from Keeping Current Matters, the single most important factor shaping today's housing market is supply. Home prices are ultimately determined by the balance between supply

One of the most noticeable shifts in today's housing market is that more sellers are choosing to withdraw their listings rather than continue trying to sell. In 2026, this trend has become even more apparent. Some reports show that the number of homes removed from the market has increased by more than 50% compared to the same period last year. Does this mean the housing market is weakening? Not necessarily. Why Are Sellers Taking Their Homes Off the Market? We're no longer in

If your home has been on the market for weeks—or even months—without selling, it's natural to feel frustrated. But a home that isn't selling doesn't automatically mean there's something wrong with the property. Today's housing market looks very different from the market of just a few years ago. Inventory has increased, buyers have become more selective, and the days of simply listing a home and receiving multiple offers immediately are largely behind us. The good news? A few