"Life doesn't stop, even when the marketplace has kind of been in this holding pattern the last three and a half years, almost four years. Now, life events are dictating decision-making."
"Seventy-seven percent of agents surveyed say they are working with homebuyers who paused their search in the last two years and are now re-entering the market. These comeback buyers account for about 20% of today's home shoppers."
"One of the real interesting trends that I'm paying close attention to is multigenerational living, and that's continuing to see an increase. Some of that is affordability, some of that is baby boomers opting to avoid higher costs in senior living."
The 2026 Home Shopping Season Report indicates that 43% of real estate agents are experiencing a busier season compared to last year. Sellers are increasingly listing homes due to personal life circumstances, with 36% citing reasons like job transfers and family changes. Despite rising mortgage rates, 35% of sellers with rates below 5% plan to sell this spring. Additionally, 77% of agents report homebuyers returning to the market after a pause, with 75% maintaining their original budget. Trends show an increase in multigenerational living due to affordability and caregiving needs.
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