A record 242 U.S. Cities Have Entry-Level Homes priced at $1 million+

Brad Beckett

Published on: 06/07/2026

A record 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes priced at $1 million or more. See what this means for real estate investors.

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New Home Sales Drop 17.6% in January

Brad Beckett

Published on: 30/03/2026

January 2026 new home sales fell 17.6%, with supply rising to 9.7 months. Learn what this market shift means for real estate investors.

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S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Says Housing Market Entered a Period of Tepid Growth

Brad Beckett

Published on: 09/02/2026

New Case-Shiller data shows U.S. home prices up just 1.4% year-over-year, with inflation erasing real gains. Learn what tepid growth means for real estate investors navigating high rates and affordability pressure.

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Existing Home Sales Jumped 5.1% in December

Brad Beckett

Published on: 26/01/2026

Sales jumped 5.1%. Prices rose for the 30th month straight. Inventory stays tight at 3.3 months. This market rewards investors who move early not those waiting for perfect conditions.

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