US Home Listings Rise, Creating Buyer’s Market
A recent analysis of national real estate trends, released on August 28, indicates a significant increase in available homes across the United States, potentially signaling a favorable market for buyers in Aiken and beyond. During the four weeks ending August 23, new home listings nationwide saw a 6% increase compared to the same period last […]
Aiken Housing Market Reflects Mixed National Trends
The US housing market, including the local market in Aiken, is presenting a complex picture for investors this August, with conflicting signals emerging from recent data. While new listings have surged and buyer demand has cooled nationally, home prices are holding steady, albeit with slower appreciation. This dynamic suggests a market in transition rather than […]
Builder Buy-downs Create Housing Market Illusions
A recent analysis published on August 26, 2026, highlights how builder mortgage rate buy-downs are creating a distorted view of housing prices, a phenomenon that could impact homebuyers in areas like Aiken. These incentives, while seemingly beneficial, allow new homes to sell at prices significantly higher than what builders actually realize, potentially leaving buyers with […]
Aiken-area homebuyers face shrinking new homes, rising costs
A recent analysis of US Census Bureau data reveals a national trend of shrinking new single-family homes, a phenomenon impacting homebuyers in Aiken and across the South. Over the past decade, the average size of new single-family homes sold nationwide decreased by 11.6%, from 2,724 square feet in 2015 to 2,409 square feet in 2025. […]
Aiken Home Loan Rates Climb, Mirroring National Trend
Aiken residents considering a home purchase or refinancing are seeing mortgage rates tick higher this week, with the average long-term US home loan rate nearing its recent annual high. On Thursday, the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 6.66% from 6.65% the previous week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. This rate is now […]
US Home Price Growth Slows to Decade Low of 2.1 Percent
National home prices increased by 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, marking the slowest annual growth rate in at least a decade, according to figures released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This trend reflects a continued cooling from the double-digit annual gains observed in 2021 and 2022, when prices surged by […]
US Residential Real Estate Rule Less Burdensome
A recent assessment, published on August 26, 2026, indicates that the compliance requirements and associated expenses for a federal rule mandating the reporting of specific US residential real estate transactions are proving to be significantly less onerous than initial government projections or the assertions made by a company challenging the mandate. This development could impact […]
K-Shaped Housing Market Persists as Starter Homes Lag
A national housing report indicates that the K-shaped economic trend, where different segments of the economy perform divergently, remains deeply entrenched in the real estate market, particularly impacting prospective homeowners in Aiken and across the country. Despite a reduced supply of entry-level homes compared to 2019, the attention each property receives has fallen below pre-pandemic […]
U.S. Homebuying Demand Slows as Rising Mortgage Rates Reshape Market, With Implications for Aiken
U.S. homebuying demand experienced a notable slowdown in late July, with pending home sales falling to their lowest level since early April. This decline, which included a 1.7% drop in the final week of the four-week period ending July 26, reflects a broader recalibration within the national housing market as economic conditions continue to evolve. […]
U.S. Housing Payments Rise, Impacting Aiken’s Market Amid Record Home Prices
The median U.S. housing payment experienced its first year-over-year increase since October during the four weeks ending June 28, according to a recent analysis of the national housing market. This shift comes as home prices reached a record high across the country, coupled with an uptick in mortgage rates, creating a more challenging environment for […]