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The 25 housing markets where home prices went parabolic over the past 40 years

Among the 385 metro-area housing markets tracked by the Freddie Mac House Price Index, these 25 metros have seen the most home price gains since 1986.

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Meghan Malas

Housing markets where homebuyers have gained the most power, as told by ‘days to pending’

According to Zillow data, the typical U.S. home listed for sale in May 2026 went pending after roughly 18 days—3 times longer than the 6-day...

22.06.2026 10

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Meghan Malas

Easing housing market lock-in? 47% of homeowners say they’d accept up to 6% mortgage rate on their next purchase

Here are the full results of the Q2 2026 TurboHome-ResiClub Housing Sentiment Survey.

17.06.2026 8

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Major forecasters see mortgage rates staying above 6.0% through 2027—unless this happens

Unless something material shifts in the economy, most economic forecasters do not expect a significant short-term decline in mortgage rates.

09.06.2026 8

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Meghan Malas

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

What to expect from the home flipping market in 2026 and beyond, according to the semi-annual LendingOne-ResiClub Fix and Flip Survey.

01.04.2026 10

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Meghan Malas

Homebuyers are gaining power in the housing market, say 82% of real estate agents

07.01.2026 30

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Real estate investors are increasingly turning to the invisible housing market to find deals

21.11.2025 10

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Meghan Malas

Why 40% of U.S. homeowners have no mortgage—and the number keeps growing

27.10.2025 20

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There’s a housing market shift afoot—just ask Realtors

31.08.2025 30

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Meghan Malas

Housing market reality check: Homeowners finally accept 3% mortgage rates aren’t coming back

06.08.2025 10

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Meghan Malas

Housing market ‘red flare’: Moody’s chief economist sees home price declines spreading

19.07.2025 30

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Meghan Malas

Housing market standoff: Gen Z wants in, but boomers are staying put

12.05.2025 10

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Meghan Malas