Searches for “can’t sell house” are spiking, signaling a market standoff. Home prices remain near record highs, but the pool of qualified buyers has shrunk, leaving sellers’ expectations out of step with reality.
Affordability is a major barrier: high prices and 6–7% mortgage rates have priced out nearly 80% of first-time buyers. While inventory is technically rising, actual sales are slowing, with homes staying on the market 48% longer than a year ago.
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🚨 U.S. HOUSING MARKET HITS GRIDLOCK IN EARLY 2026
Searches for “can’t sell house” are spiking, signaling a market standoff. Home prices remain near record highs, but the pool of qualified buyers has shrunk, leaving sellers’ expectations out of step with reality.
Affordability is a major barrier: high prices and 6–7% mortgage rates have priced out nearly 80% of first-time buyers. While inventory is technically rising, actual sales are slowing, with homes staying on the market 48% longer than a year ago.
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