Several factors continue to drive home prices upward across the United States: Limited housing supply due to zoning restrictions and high construction costs. Increased demand, partly influenced by population growth and immigration. Strong competition among buyers, pushing prices higher. Inflation, which increases the cost of building and maintaining homes. Investor interest, as real estate...
June 2026
Housing experts are closely watching what has been dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—the anticipated increase in homes entering the market as older homeowners downsize, relocate, or pass their properties on to the next generation. Many economists believe this shift could help address the nation's housing shortage by increasing available inventory. With adults aged 65 and older owning a significant share of...