U.S. housing market insights
National prices, mortgage rates, inventory and regional trends — updated from NAR, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Census.
Where the U.S. housing market stands right now
The latest national figures from the National Association of REALTORS® (August 2026 report) and Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage survey (September 24, 2026).
| Region / Type | Median price (Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Northeast | $556,900 |
| Midwest | $340,400 |
| South | $366,500 |
| Single-family homes | $434,800 |
| Condos & co-ops | $371,600 |
| New homes (U.S. Census) | $393,700 |
What it means: more inventory than at any point in over a decade gives buyers room to negotiate, while first-time buyers rose to 30% of sales. Sources: NAR Existing-Home Sales, Freddie Mac PMMS, U.S. Census New Residential Sales.
Who is buying right now
First-time buyers made up 30% of sales in August 2026, all-cash buyers 27%, and the typical home sold in 31 days. More inventory means buyers have more time and more negotiating room than in recent years.
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Today's buyer landscape
From NAR's August 2026 Realtors Confidence Index.
Make sense of the numbers
U.S. Housing Market Update: August 2026 in 6 Numbers
Median price, mortgage rates, inventory, sales pace, time on market and first-time buyers — the six numbers that explain the U.S. housing market right now.
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