The ‘Best Time to Buy’ May Be Near

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its 2026 “Best Time to Buy” report, noting that it’s coming up quickly: It deems Sept. 27-Oct. 3 as the most favorable for buyers.

MBA Chart of the Week: Changes in Population By Age Group

Housing demand in the U.S. is expected to grow considerably over the next decade, as the large Baby Boomer cohort grows into age groups formerly held by the Silent Generation, and Millennials mature into age ranges formerly populated by the smaller Generation X. In each of the past two years, these trends have helped add a net 1.6 million households.