Housing Market

The S&P Case-Shiller Index shows U.S. home prices up just 1.1% year-over-year in May, but with inflation at 4.2%, homeowners lost purchasing power for the 12th consecutive month.

New home sales across Texas slipped in June 2026 as builders grapple with the highest inventory levels in years, continuing a spring slowdown driven by affordability pressures and elevated mortgage rates.