While U.S. existing-home sales fell 1.7% in July to their lowest pace since June, Little Rock’s housing market is showing resilience with steady transaction volume and prices near the state median.
The median home price in Ashe County, North Carolina fell to $375,000 in July 2026, down 24.2% from June, even as the number of closed sales jumped more than 30%.
Tacoma ranked #1 and Seattle #2 nationwide for the share of listings with recent price cuts, as the Puget Sound housing market shifts decisively toward buyers this summer.
Nearly 28% of Tacoma listings and 24.5% of Seattle listings received price cuts in the past month, topping the nation as inventory surges and buyers gain leverage in the Puget Sound market.
Governor Josh Stein signed the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 on August 11, requiring larger North Carolina cities to allow accessory dwelling units on single-family lots starting in 2027.
After hitting a record $436,000 in June, Maine’s median home price slipped to $425,000 in July as the state’s housing inventory climbed to its highest level in nearly six years—creating new opportunities for buyers who’ve faced years of bidding wars and slim pickings.
U.S. existing home sales declined in July to 4.06 million as the median price hit $434,100 and mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in over a year, making affordability a mounting challenge.
The Labor Department reported Friday that US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, the first monthly decline since last October, while mortgage rates climbed to 6.69%—the highest level in over a year.
The statewide median sales price climbed 8% year-over-year to reach $475,000 in June, the highest ever recorded, even as inventory grew for the 16th straight month.
Foreclosure auction volume rose 23% year-over-year in Q2 2026 as sellers dropped pricing by 3%, pushing sales rates up 12% and setting the stage for thousands of renovated homes to hit the market in coming months.