The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Sellers are trying new tactics to get the most money for their homes.

Rising inventory, cooling prices, and easing mortgage rates are reshaping the U.S. housing market as buyers head into 2026.

Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market.

"It's not a dramatic improvement, but it's the start of the new era."

Experts share housing market predictions for 2026, including where home prices, mortgage rates and inventory trends may be headed.

The company, which specialises in building homes in London, said the long-term outlook is ‘more positive’ particularly in the UK capital.

Famed investor Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the housing market portrayed in “The Big Short,” has revealed he holds “sizable positions” in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC).

Locations in Scotland had the fastest average times to sell properties, the website said.

On average, homes were listed and sold subject to contract within 38 days

Lower mortgage rates and increased home sales could also help a pricey housing market, but don’t expect homes to be affordable for young families.

Famed investor Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the housing market before the 2008 financial crisis and his call against Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) in 2025, offered a rare retrospective on Friday regarding his volatile market commentary from early 2023.