National Association of Realtors

North American housing market 2026 – September

47 clusters · 159 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: US housing market shifts toward buyers amid rising inventory

The North American housing market continues to face headwinds as rising mortgage rates dampen buyer demand. By late August, seasonally adjusted new listings rose 0.4%, while pending sales fell 1.1% from the previous four

US housing affordability and mobility crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: U.S. housing affordability crisis drives rise in self-storage use

The United States housing market is characterized by a significant crisis of mobility and affordability. Homeowners are increasingly reluctant to relocate due to being locked into low-interest mortgages, resulting in a h

US mortgage rates and Federal Reserve interest rate hike

16 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Global interest rates rise as Moldova hikes base rate and US mortgage costs climb

By mid-September 2026, U.S. mortgage rates reached 14-month highs, with some reports from Mortgage News Daily placing rates as high as 7.07%. This surge is driven by rising inflation concerns and geopolitical instability

Residential space optimization and renovation trends

7 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Home renovation trends focus on custom design and energy regulations

Residential living trends continue to prioritize the optimization of existing spaces through architectural renovation and strategic design, driven by high real estate prices and market fluctuations. Recent developments

US housing affordability and rental migration trends

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: U.S. rental market shows rising rents and increased concessions

The United States housing market continues to face affordability challenges, with recent data highlighting shifting dynamics in the rental sector. While the national rental vacancy rate reached 7.3% in the second quarter

Australian mortgage market competition and lending decline

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Global housing markets face slowdown amid high rates and falling demand

Australian banks have entered a period of intensified competition within the mortgage market, driven by a housing slump and reduced loan growth. Lenders are cutting interest rates for new customers to attract business, t

Family estate planning and property management

12 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Real estate management strategies for inheritance and ownership disputes

The management of inherited properties and estate planning focuses on the practical, legal, and strategic aspects of preserving generational wealth. Initial management involves addressing the immediate needs of inherited

Rise of multigenerational living in the United States

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Multigenerational living rises as a defining American family trend

Multigenerational living is emerging as a significant trend in the United States, driven by housing affordability, financial pressures, and demographic shifts. Individual cases illustrate how families use shared housing

Kitchen renovation and cabinetry planning

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kitchen renovation planning focuses on functionality and custom cabinetry

Kitchen renovation planning emphasizes functionality and the use of custom cabinetry to improve household efficiency. Planning efforts prioritize layout, storage, and work surfaces to address issues such as insufficient

US real estate commission settlement litigation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Eighth Circuit upholds real estate commission settlements

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld major settlements regarding real estate commission disputes. Initially, the court affirmed a nationwide settlement involving the National Association of Realtor