Reports On Housing

05/30/2026

🚨 Housing Debrief Season 7 Episode 20 is LIVE! 🚨

📈🏡⚠️ “The Truth About Fake Home Appreciation” 📈🏡⚠️

This housing market update from Steven Thomas of Reports On Housing examines whether the pandemic run-up in home values was truly “fake appreciation.” The analysis breaks down how low rates, Federal Reserve policy, and limited inventory fueled rapid price growth. It also explains why prices have remained resilient despite higher rates and affordability challenges, separating perception from actual market forces.

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Was Home Appreciation Fake? - Steven ThomasThis housing market update from Steven Thomas of Reports On Housing examines whether the massive run-up in home va...

05/29/2026

📊 Mortgage rates fell to 6.56% this week. Markets reacted positively as peace negotiations continued without major setbacks, helping ease inflation concerns and push bond yields lower.

📅 Jobs week is next, with labor market data back in focus.

05/29/2026

📊 Southern California Housing Market Update: May 29, 2026 🏡

📅 100 Days Expected Market Time (+2 Days WoW)
🏠 38,347 Active Listings (+1% WoW)
📈 11,451 Demand (-2% WoW)

With mortgage rates hovering in the mid-6% range, the housing market is feeling the pressure. Over the past week, supply increased by 1% while demand declined by 2%, pushing Expected Market Time back up to 100 days for the first time since April 23rd.🐌🏡

While demand has been easing as the Spring Market winds down, there is still potential for a stronger summer market if mortgage rates retreat to levels seen earlier this year. As always, keep a close eye on rates, as they remain the key driver of today's housing market. 📊🏡

05/28/2026

🍽️💸 Everyone enjoys taking a break from cooking and going out to eat, but dining out has become noticeably more expensive over time. Meals, coffee, entertainment, and everyday experiences all cost far more than they did decades ago. Inflation has pushed prices higher across the board, though some goods and services have risen even faster than inflation itself.

🏡📉 Housing has experienced a similar shift. The cost of buying a home has climbed substantially, making affordability increasingly challenging and limiting buyer demand. Three major ingredients shape housing affordability: mortgage rates, home prices, and incomes. While mortgage rates were much higher in past decades, especially during the 1980s, incomes have steadily increased. Home prices, however, have experienced far greater swings and volatility.

🤔📊 Even with changes in today’s market, has affordability actually improved in 2026? How does it compare with the past few years? And just how much does affordability influence the direction of the housing market?

📚🔎 This week’s Housing Report examines affordability through the years by breaking down mortgage rates, home prices, and incomes in detail. The report provides important context behind today’s housing market and explains why conditions continue to feel frozen.

05/27/2026

📊 Homes in Orange County are taking slightly less time to sell this May compared to last year. Overall Expected Market Time came in at 81 days versus 85 days in May 2025. Higher-priced segments saw some of the largest improvements, including $2M–$2.5M dropping from 123 to 97 days and $6M+ decreasing from 376 to 295 days, while homes under $1M moved a bit slower than a year ago. Overall market times across Orange County are lower than they were last May.

05/27/2026

🎙️ Podcast Out Now! 🚨

Is the Housing Market Permanently Broken? 🏡🚨

With economic uncertainty rising and mortgage rates climbing, today’s housing market is being reshaped in real time. In this episode, we break down the latest trends, what’s driving them, and whether the market is facing a more fundamental shift.

We cover
📊 The latest housing market trends and data
📈 A recent surge in demand and what it means
🏷️ Rising price reductions across 2026
🏦 Fed-driven rate movements and where mortgage rates may be headed
⚠️ Whether the housing market is fundamentally broken
➕ And much more

🎧 Don’t miss this info-packed episode, listen now here: https://youtu.be/2zT0wTqn4RI

❓ Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at [email protected]. Let’s navigate the market together!

Is the Housing Market Permanently Broken? Steven Thomas and Brennen...

05/26/2026

Buyer Demand in May 📊
Year-over-year demand gains accelerated in May, with every Southern California market posting an increase compared to the same time last year. The strongest gains were concentrated in Riverside and San Diego, while Ventura also posted a notable jump relative to its size.

📌 Note: Demand is measured by the number of pending sales in the last 30 days.

05/26/2026

🚨 New Podcast Episode Drops Wednesday 🚨

🎙️ Let’s Talk Housing 🎙️

Is the Housing Market Permanently Broken? 🏡🚨

With economic uncertainty rising and mortgage rates climbing, today’s housing market is being reshaped in real time. In this episode, we break down the latest trends, what’s driving them, and whether the market is facing a more fundamental shift.

We cover
📊 The latest housing market trends and data
📈 A recent surge in demand and what it means
🏷️ Rising price reductions across 2026
🏦 Fed-driven rate movements and where mortgage rates may be headed
⚠️ Whether the housing market is fundamentally broken
➕ And much more

🎧 Listen Wednesday: https://conta.cc/3RBZ3yP

Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Comment below or email [email protected]

05/22/2026

🚨 Housing Debrief Season 7 Episode 19 is LIVE! 🚨

🔄🏠📊 “The Comeback of Adjustable Rate Mortgages” 🔄🏠📊

This housing market update from Steven Thomas of Reports On Housing examines the recent rise in adjustable-rate mortgages and what it means for today’s market. The analysis explains why higher rates are pushing more buyers toward ARMs, breaks down the data behind the trend, compares today’s lending standards to the Great Recession, and separates fear-driven narratives from actual market risk.

Stay informed and make smarter housing decisions with Reports On Housing.

🎥 Watch now here: https://youtu.be/h0aP-MNM8xQ

💥 Use code REMEMBER at www.ReportsonHousing.com for 1 FREE month!

📌 Accurate as of posting. Not investment advice.

Sponsored by Mike Grambow at JMJ Financial, (714) 794-7668.

The Return of Adjustable Rate Mortgages: What It Really MeansThis...

05/22/2026

📊 Southern California Housing Market Update: May 22, 2026 🏡

📅 98 Days Expected Market Time (+1 Day WoW)
🏠 38,083 Active Listings (±0% WoW)
📈 11,674 Demand (-1% WoW)

As expected, with increased economic uncertainty, mortgage rates rose, and the housing market continued to slow. 🐌🏡

Over the past week, supply remained essentially flat while demand declined by 1%, pushing Expected Market Time up by one day.

For where the market is heading, keep a close eye on mortgage rates. We post a weekly mortgage rate tracker every Friday, highlighting movements and the key drivers behind them. 📊🏡