NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026

(November 14, 2025) – Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun delivered his 2026 housing outlook today during the Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience

FHFA Is Weighing 3 ‘New’ Mortgage Options for Homebuyers, but Which One Actually Helps Homebuyers the Most?

For nearly a century, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has defined the American housing market. More than 90% of mortgage holders have one, and for decades, it has worked. House hunters could lock in stable payments, refinance when rates fell, and build equity over time. But the 30-year mortgage is a

Market in a Minute: Utah State Residential Real Estate Outlook (Holiday 2025 & New Year 2026)

Market in a Minute: Utah State Residential Real Estate Outlook (Holiday 2025 & New Year 2026)The Utah residential real estate market is entering the holiday season with a unique blend of optimism and caution. After a year of steady price growth, buyers and sellers alike are wondering what’s next as

Warren Buffett’s $1B Bet: What It Means for Utah Homebuyers Amid 50-Year Mortgages & Lower Interest Rates

When Warren Buffett makes a move, the world pays attention. His recent $1 billion investment into the residential real estate market isn’t just a headline—it’s a signal. For Utah homebuyers, this could be the start of a new era, especially with talk of 50-year mortgages and the Federal Reserve hinti