Interest rates are one of the most influential factors shaping residential real estate markets worldwide. In both India and the United States, changes in interest rates directly influence homebuyer affordability, demand levels, sales volumes, pricing trends, and market sentiment. While the underlying mechanisms are similar, there are important differences in how interest rate…
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US Housing Market Recovering? Latest Sales Report
Latest U.S. Housing Market Reports & Trends (2026) 1. Sales Activity: Mixed Signals but Not a Full Recovery Yet 📉 Existing home sales started 2026 at low levels.U.S. existing-home sales dropped to around 3.91 million units in January 2026, the lowest level in over two years, according to the most recent data —…
US Housing Demand Trends: What Buyers Should Know
The U.S. housing market continues to evolve as economic conditions, mortgage rates, and demographic shifts reshape buyer behavior. Housing demand in 2025–2026 reflects a mix of resilience and caution, with strong underlying interest in homeownership but ongoing affordability challenges. For buyers, understanding current demand trends can help with timing decisions, pricing expectations, and…