Real Estate – SRK Analytics

Wall Street Shifts to Net Sellers in Housing Market as Corporate Buying Bans Take Effect

Wall Street institutional landlords have executed a dramatic strategy shift in the United States single-family housing market, transitioning into net sellers as new regulatory buying restrictions take hold across the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 27, 2026

Economy

Starter Home Affordability Creeps Back as Sun Belt Builders Lead Regional Recovery

Discover how rising inventory and Sun Belt builders are slowly bringing affordable starter homes back to the market for first-time buyers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop 2.4% in June as High Rates Curb Demand

Discover why US home sales unexpectedly fell in June as high mortgage rates and record prices sidelined buyers during the peak summer season.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Starter Home Affordability Creeps Back as Regional Splits Define the U.S. Housing Market

Discover where entry-level homes are becoming affordable again as rising inventory and regional price shifts offer relief to first-time buyers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Starter Home Affordability Crawls Back, But High Rates and Regional Divides Reshape the Market

Starter home affordability is slowly recovering, but high mortgage rates and rising prices still challenge first-time buyers in a shifting market.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery as Mortgage Rate Locks Hit Highs Unseen Since 2023

US home buyers are returning to the market as mortgage rate locks surge to a one-year high, signaling a strong recovery for the housing sector.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Wall Street Housing Restrictions Spark Debate Over Future Construction and Affordability

New laws limiting Wall Street home purchases aim to help buyers, but critics debate the impact on housing affordability and construction.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Pending Home Sales Drop 5.4% in June as High Rates Cool Demand

US pending home sales unexpectedly fell 5.4 percent in June as high mortgage rates and affordability challenges kept prospective buyers on the sidelines.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026