Monthly Archives: February 2026

Sales hit two year low in January

Posted on February 13, 2026 by grim

From CNBC: Realtors report a ‘new housing crisis’ as January home sales tank more than 8% High home prices, faltering supply and weaker consumer confidence in the economy all continue to weigh on the U.S. housing market. The chief economist … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 61 Comments

Delinquencies rising, but it’s not so bad

Posted on February 12, 2026 by grim

From MarketWatch: Mortgage delinquency rates in America’s lowest-income areas haven’t been this high since 2016 More homeowners — particularly those who live in lower-income areas — are struggling to make their mortgage payments, driving up delinquency rates to a 10-year … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, Housing Bubble, Mortgages, National Real Estate | 36 Comments

NY Metro starting to crack?

Posted on February 11, 2026 by grim

From the Realtors: America Slowly Tilts Toward a Buyer’s Market as Listings Pile Up in More Metros 1. Miami, FL Months of supply: 11.5 January median list price: $500,000 2. Austin, TX Months of supply: 10.5 January median list price: … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Bubble, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, NYC | 80 Comments

Rich people drive home prices, not supply

Posted on February 10, 2026 by grim

From Fortune: We may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say According to a recent note written by UC Irvine PhD student Schuyler Louie along with San Francisco … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 61 Comments

More of the same in 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by grim

From the Street: J.P. Morgan predicts what’s next for mortgage rates, housing market If you’re hoping for a 3% mortgage and bargain‑basement prices, J.P. Morgan’s 2026 housing outlook suggests you may be waiting a long time.  The bank expects 30‑year … Continue reading →

Posted in Mortgages, National Real Estate | 48 Comments

HODL!

Posted on February 5, 2026 by grim

From CNBC: A surprising share of homeowners have high mortgage rates. Here’s the breakdown The share of U.S. homeowners with high rates on their mortgages has jumped sharply in just the last few years.  That’s having a marked impact on … Continue reading →

Posted in Mortgages, National Real Estate | 292 Comments

NJ leads the nation

Posted on February 4, 2026 by grim

From ROI-NJ: N.J. home price surge bucks national trend of price growth hitting softest rate since Great Recession Cotality, a provider of property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions, released its Home Price Index for December 2025 data Feb. 3, revealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate | 138 Comments

Sorry about your job

Posted on February 3, 2026 by grim

From NJ1015: Nearly 2,000 layoffs announced in New Jersey to start 2026 New Jersey has started 2026 with almost two-thousand notable layoffs, revealed by nine employers, so far. Once giant retailer, Macy’s announced a combined 89 layoffs at three New … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 118 Comments

The Bank of Mom and Dad Just Went Ultra-Luxury

Posted on February 2, 2026 by grim

From Yahoo Finance: How $6T In Inherited Wealth Is Transforming the Luxury Real Estate Market As the great wealth transfer shifts from a theoretical forecast to a tangible economic force, demand for luxury real estate is increasing. An estimated $6 … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, National Real Estate | 91 Comments

Judges Decline to Hit Pause on Affordable Housing, Suburbs Hit Panic Button

Posted on February 1, 2026 by grim

From the Star Ledger: 27 N.J. towns lose another round in fight over affordable housing — and they’re not giving up An appeals court judge on Friday rejected a request from 27 towns to pause New Jersey’s new affordable housing … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics | 60 Comments