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1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New Feature Alert: Daily Deal Analysis. Fully Automated!</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Deal Alerts automate your investment search. Instead of manually analyzing listings every day, you define your area, filters, and minimum cash-on-cash return — and REI Lense runs daily analysis for you. When a property meets your return threshold, you get notified. No noise. No endless browsing. Just deals that hit your numbers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">5 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-row flex-wrap justify-between w-full"><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/price-cuts-pending-sales-cooling-demand-us-resale-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_pending_sales_cooling_demand_us_resale_market_dcfe429a67.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_pending_sales_cooling_demand_us_resale_market_dcfe429a67.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_pending_sales_cooling_demand_us_resale_market_dcfe429a67.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">More home sellers cut prices as pending sales cool: what September data says (and where it’s showing up)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">September housing data show more U.S. sellers cutting list prices as pending sales soften under high mortgage rates, with big differences by metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-rise-nominally-inflation-metro-gaps-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_rise_nominally_inflation_metro_gaps_2026_560757c69f.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_rise_nominally_inflation_metro_gaps_2026_560757c69f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_rise_nominally_inflation_metro_gaps_2026_560757c69f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Are Still Rising—But Inflation Is Winning, and Metro Gaps Are Growing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">July home prices rose modestly, but inflation outpaced appreciation and metro-level gaps widened. What the latest data means for buyers and sellers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-split-by-metro-as-inventory-shifts"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_split_by_metro_as_inventory_shifts_33f082ad78.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_split_by_metro_as_inventory_shifts_33f082ad78.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_split_by_metro_as_inventory_shifts_33f082ad78.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Diverging Local Home Price Trends: Why Some Metros Are Cutting Prices While Others Keep Climbing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home-price growth is modest nationally, but metros are diverging as inventory shifts: some markets see declines while others keep rising on tight resale supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/nursing-homes-last-resort-housing-unhoused-seniors"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nursing_homes_last_resort_housing_unhoused_seniors_18a39b9f7a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nursing_homes_last_resort_housing_unhoused_seniors_18a39b9f7a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nursing_homes_last_resort_housing_unhoused_seniors_18a39b9f7a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Nursing Homes Are Becoming Last-Resort Housing for Unhoused Seniors in the U.S.</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Some unhoused older adults are ending up in nursing homes despite low-care needs because accessible, supportive housing is scarce and slow to access.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-top-7-local-affordability-fixes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_top_7_local_affordability_fixes_6a494af69c.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_top_7_local_affordability_fixes_6a494af69c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_top_7_local_affordability_fixes_6a494af69c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Above 7% Are Back—And Cities Are Turning to Local Fixes for Homeownership</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">As mortgage rates push past 7%, metros are leaning on local fixes—land, nonprofit builds, and affordability report cards—to keep homeownership within reach.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-back-above-7-keep-buyers-sidelined"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_back_above_7_keep_buyers_sidelined_a0e2d3766a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_back_above_7_keep_buyers_sidelined_a0e2d3766a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_back_above_7_keep_buyers_sidelined_a0e2d3766a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Above 7% Are Freezing Resales—While Builders Discount to Keep New Homes Moving</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates moving above 7% are freezing resale activity, pushing builders toward incentives, and keeping buyer demand pent-up rather than converted into sales.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/seven-percent-mortgage-rates-deepen-housing-freeze"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seven_percent_mortgage_rates_deepen_housing_freeze_be81582701.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seven_percent_mortgage_rates_deepen_housing_freeze_be81582701.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seven_percent_mortgage_rates_deepen_housing_freeze_be81582701.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Above 7% Are Deepening the Housing Freeze — Even as Buyer Interest Builds</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates above 7% are widening the gap between buyer interest and closed sales, shifting leverage toward new builds and incentives like rate buydowns.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-rates-lock-in-keep-home-prices-rising-builder-margins-squeezed"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_lock_in_keep_home_prices_rising_builder_margins_squeezed_24e113334a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_lock_in_keep_home_prices_rising_builder_margins_squeezed_24e113334a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_lock_in_keep_home_prices_rising_builder_margins_squeezed_24e113334a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates near 7% are cooling demand—but why home prices keep rising and builders are cutting margins</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates near 7% are cooling demand, but lock-in and limited resale supply keep prices firm—pushing builders to use incentives and accept slimmer margins.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-buyers-market-rising-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_buyers_market_rising_prices_34a28ce853.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_buyers_market_rising_prices_34a28ce853.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_buyers_market_rising_prices_34a28ce853.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record buyer&#x27;s market, rising prices: why leverage isn&#x27;t translating into lower comps</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">August housing data shows buyers gaining leverage as inventory rises, yet national home prices still edged up. Here’s why concessions and local splits matter.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-and-alternative-financing-spread-as-housing-market-stays-frozen"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_and_alternative_financing_spread_as_housing_market_stays_frozen_08b20d9116.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_and_alternative_financing_spread_as_housing_market_stays_frozen_08b20d9116.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_and_alternative_financing_spread_as_housing_market_stays_frozen_08b20d9116.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why More Americans Are Using AI and Alternative Financing to Buy Homes in a ‘Frozen’ Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates near 7% and still-rising prices are driving buyers toward AI budgeting tools and cash-like strategies to compete.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/seller-concessions-buyer-leverage-local-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seller_concessions_buyer_leverage_local_markets_191dca09f8.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seller_concessions_buyer_leverage_local_markets_191dca09f8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_seller_concessions_buyer_leverage_local_markets_191dca09f8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Seller concessions are rising, but buyer leverage is still a neighborhood-by-neighborhood story</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin data show seller concessions rising nationally, but buyer leverage is uneven—tight-supply pockets can stay seller-leaning while other segments soften.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rising-inventory-pocket-buyers-markets-seller-concessions"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_pocket_buyers_markets_seller_concessions_5517c2bd33.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_pocket_buyers_markets_seller_concessions_5517c2bd33.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_pocket_buyers_markets_seller_concessions_5517c2bd33.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rising inventory is creating pocket buyers’ markets (and more seller concessions)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin data show seller concessions rose in August 2026 as listings outpaced buyers in many metros, giving buyers more leverage on terms.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/near-7-mortgage-rates-cool-demand-shift-leverage-to-buyers"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_near_7_mortgage_rates_cool_demand_shift_leverage_to_buyers_35318ffb6e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_near_7_mortgage_rates_cool_demand_shift_leverage_to_buyers_35318ffb6e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_near_7_mortgage_rates_cool_demand_shift_leverage_to_buyers_35318ffb6e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates near 7% are cooling demand — and giving buyers leverage again</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">With mortgage rates near 7%, pending sales are barely rising and more markets are turning buyer-friendly, pushing sellers and builders toward concessions.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-near-7-trigger-price-cuts-and-a-localized-market-reset"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_trigger_price_cuts_and_a_localized_market_reset_eb793f025b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_trigger_price_cuts_and_a_localized_market_reset_eb793f025b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_trigger_price_cuts_and_a_localized_market_reset_eb793f025b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Near 7% Are Forcing Price Cuts—and a Market Reset That’s Different by Metro</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">With mortgage rates near 7%, pending sales are still down from last year and negotiation is returning. Here’s what the data says and why it varies by metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rising-inventory-localized-price-softness-early-buyers-market-shift"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_localized_price_softness_early_buyers_market_shift_32034ab416.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_localized_price_softness_early_buyers_market_shift_32034ab416.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_inventory_localized_price_softness_early_buyers_market_shift_32034ab416.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rising Inventory Is Creating Pocket Buyer’s Markets—Why Raleigh and Parts of the Sun Belt Are Softening</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Inventory is rebuilding in select U.S. metros, giving buyers more leverage and pressuring prices where demand is most rate-sensitive.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/inventory-builds-and-price-cuts-spread-across-us-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_builds_and_price_cuts_spread_across_us_housing_market_442d23604a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_builds_and_price_cuts_spread_across_us_housing_market_442d23604a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_builds_and_price_cuts_spread_across_us_housing_market_442d23604a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rising inventory and record price cuts: what’s changing in U.S. housing (September 2026)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. inventory is rising and price cuts are spreading, giving buyers more leverage. Here’s what the latest data say and how to interpret it locally.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-near-7-percent-builders-4-percent-buydowns-new-home-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_percent_builders_4_percent_buydowns_new_home_prices_61bc3d0163.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_percent_builders_4_percent_buydowns_new_home_prices_61bc3d0163.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_7_percent_builders_4_percent_buydowns_new_home_prices_61bc3d0163.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates near 7% are back—why builder 4% buydowns may be delaying new-home price relief</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates are nearing 7% again, while builders use 4% buydowns to protect sales—helping payments but potentially delaying visible new-home price cuts.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/inventory-splits-the-map-local-home-price-divergence"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_splits_the_map_local_home_price_divergence_1db45f603d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_splits_the_map_local_home_price_divergence_1db45f603d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_splits_the_map_local_home_price_divergence_1db45f603d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local housing markets diverge as inventory shifts reshape pricing power</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Inventory shifts are driving a patchwork U.S. housing market: price drops in some metros, resilience in others, and big differences even by ZIP code.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-rise-existing-home-sales-cool-again"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_existing_home_sales_cool_again_cbedadac5a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_existing_home_sales_cool_again_cbedadac5a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_existing_home_sales_cool_again_cbedadac5a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Week—and Existing-Home Sales Cool Again</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates rose for a third straight week as existing-home sales fell for a third month. Inventory is slowly improving, but affordability remains the key constraint.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-hit-14-month-high-existing-home-sales-slide"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hit_14_month_high_existing_home_sales_slide_a3ee4c4fc5.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hit_14_month_high_existing_home_sales_slide_a3ee4c4fc5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hit_14_month_high_existing_home_sales_slide_a3ee4c4fc5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates climb to 6.76% and existing-home sales fall again: what it means for buyers and sellers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.76% while existing-home sales fell for a third straight month, keeping affordability pressure high for U.S. buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-mortgage-rates-push-existing-home-sales-to-14-month-low"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_push_existing_home_sales_to_14_month_low_eab3979cc1.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_push_existing_home_sales_to_14_month_low_eab3979cc1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_push_existing_home_sales_to_14_month_low_eab3979cc1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">High mortgage rates cool existing-home sales even as inventory reaches a decade-high months’ supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">August existing-home sales fell to a 3.98M annual pace as mortgage rates stayed elevated. Inventory rose to 4.9 months’ supply and prices remained up year over year.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-mortgage-rates-cool-existing-home-sales-as-inventory-improves"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_existing_home_sales_as_inventory_improves_d8944eef4d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_existing_home_sales_as_inventory_improves_d8944eef4d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_existing_home_sales_as_inventory_improves_d8944eef4d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing-Home Sales Hit a 14-Month Low as Inventory Climbs: What High Rates Mean for Fall 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Existing-home sales fell in August even as inventory and months’ supply rose. What high mortgage rates mean for buyers, sellers, and pricing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-bite-as-price-cuts-spread-in-former-boomtowns"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_bite_as_price_cuts_spread_in_former_boomtowns_b2e5d03516.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_bite_as_price_cuts_spread_in_former_boomtowns_b2e5d03516.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_bite_as_price_cuts_spread_in_former_boomtowns_b2e5d03516.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices Cool in Key Metros as Rates Stay High: Where Cuts Are Concentrating</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Late-summer listing data show price cuts spreading across major metros, led by former boomtowns where inventory has rebuilt amid high mortgage rates.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/diverging-us-home-prices-metro-declines"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_metro_declines_0d2cd4e1ae.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_metro_declines_0d2cd4e1ae.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_metro_declines_0d2cd4e1ae.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Diverging Home Prices: Why Some Big Metros Are Falling While Others Still Rise</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Late-summer listing data show U.S. home prices diverging by metro and price tier as inventory and price cuts rise in some markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/renting-often-costs-less-than-buying-in-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_renting_often_costs_less_than_buying_in_2026_9cf90a63dc.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_renting_often_costs_less_than_buying_in_2026_9cf90a63dc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_renting_often_costs_less_than_buying_in_2026_9cf90a63dc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Renting vs. Buying in 2026: Why Monthly Ownership Costs Now Beat Rents in Many Metros</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">High mortgage rates are widening the gap between rents and ownership costs, making renting the cheaper short-term choice in many U.S. metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/owning-vs-renting-math-shifts-as-home-buy-break-even-soars"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_owning_vs_renting_math_shifts_as_home_buy_break_even_soars_cadaa51f7c.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_owning_vs_renting_math_shifts_as_home_buy_break_even_soars_cadaa51f7c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_owning_vs_renting_math_shifts_as_home_buy_break_even_soars_cadaa51f7c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why the Buying vs. Renting Break-Even Point Is Stretching Out (and What to Do About It)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Zillow’s rent-vs-buy analysis shows the break-even point for buying vs renting can be close to 15 years nationally and far longer in some metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-pockets-emerge-in-an-otherwise-tight-us-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_pockets_emerge_in_an_otherwise_tight_us_housing_market_804a14ec71.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_pockets_emerge_in_an_otherwise_tight_us_housing_market_804a14ec71.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_pockets_emerge_in_an_otherwise_tight_us_housing_market_804a14ec71.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Cooling Pockets Are Spreading: Where Buyers Are Gaining Leverage in a Tight U.S. Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Late-summer data show price cuts and longer days on market in select U.S. housing pockets, giving buyers leverage even as many areas stay tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-high-us-home-prices-persist-as-listings-rise"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_high_us_home_prices_persist_as_listings_rise_cb6c684040.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_high_us_home_prices_persist_as_listings_rise_cb6c684040.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_high_us_home_prices_persist_as_listings_rise_cb6c684040.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record-high home prices with rising listings: why the market feels stuck in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Even as listings rise and price cuts spread in some metros, many areas are still posting record or near-record prices because supply remains tight and the mix of homes for sale skews higher-end.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regulatory-and-tariff-pressures-add-to-us-homebuilding-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulatory_and_tariff_pressures_add_to_us_homebuilding_costs_6bf2bacb51.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulatory_and_tariff_pressures_add_to_us_homebuilding_costs_6bf2bacb51.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulatory_and_tariff_pressures_add_to_us_homebuilding_costs_6bf2bacb51.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Regulations and Tariffs: Two Cost Layers Quietly Pushing Up New-Home Prices</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New analyses show how regulatory overhead and tariff-driven input costs can raise construction budgets and, ultimately, new-home prices.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-boom-lifts-bay-area-luxury-home-sales"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_lifts_bay_area_luxury_home_sales_33a6b2744d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_lifts_bay_area_luxury_home_sales_33a6b2744d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_lifts_bay_area_luxury_home_sales_33a6b2744d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">AI Wealth Is Fueling Bay Area Luxury Home Demand—Even With Mortgage Rates in the Mid-6% Range</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">AI-driven wealth is boosting Bay Area luxury home demand, with Redfin data showing high-end sales rising faster than mid-market activity in 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rate-spike-freezes-late-summer-housing-momentum"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_spike_freezes_late_summer_housing_momentum_d9fefbe893.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_spike_freezes_late_summer_housing_momentum_d9fefbe893.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_spike_freezes_late_summer_housing_momentum_d9fefbe893.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates climb again, and the housing market’s 2026 rebound hits a wall</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates climbed back toward the high-6% range in August, stalling pending activity and keeping home prices sticky despite more price cuts.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/manufactured-and-modular-homes-affordability-policy-financing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_manufactured_and_modular_homes_affordability_policy_financing_344a619585.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_manufactured_and_modular_homes_affordability_policy_financing_344a619585.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_manufactured_and_modular_homes_affordability_policy_financing_344a619585.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Manufactured and modular homes are getting a policy and financing reboot — will it move the needle?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Manufactured and modular homes are gaining momentum as policy and financing reforms target codes, construction lending, and outdated requirements that add cost.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">September 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sunbelt-southeast-markets-diverge-on-affordability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sunbelt_southeast_markets_diverge_on_affordability_d294bf3246.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sunbelt_southeast_markets_diverge_on_affordability_d294bf3246.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sunbelt_southeast_markets_diverge_on_affordability_d294bf3246.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Sunbelt affordability diverges: Florida’s low-cost supply shrinks as Northwest Arkansas stabilizes</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Florida’s affordability report shows shrinking low-cost options, while Northwest Arkansas sees modest stabilization as inventory improves—highlighting how local supply and rules drive outcomes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-splits-us-metros-local-zoning-supply-fixes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_splits_us_metros_local_zoning_supply_fixes_72a8ac60cc.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_splits_us_metros_local_zoning_supply_fixes_72a8ac60cc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_splits_us_metros_local_zoning_supply_fixes_72a8ac60cc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Patchy Affordability Is Reshaping Housing: Cooling Markets, Hot Spots, and Local Zoning Shifts</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. housing affordability is diverging by metro, driving local moves on manufactured-housing zoning, public-housing redevelopment, and adaptive reuse to add supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/shrinkflation-new-builds-smaller-homes-higher-cost-per-sq-ft"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_shrinkflation_new_builds_smaller_homes_higher_cost_per_sq_ft_a6970ab877.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_shrinkflation_new_builds_smaller_homes_higher_cost_per_sq_ft_a6970ab877.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_shrinkflation_new_builds_smaller_homes_higher_cost_per_sq_ft_a6970ab877.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing Shrinkflation: Why New Single-Family Homes Are Smaller Even as Costs Stay High</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New single-family homes are trending smaller, but buyers are paying more per square foot. Here’s what the latest data says and why it matters.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/starter-homes-shrink-entry-level-supply-tight"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_starter_homes_shrink_entry_level_supply_tight_23fa70006a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_starter_homes_shrink_entry_level_supply_tight_23fa70006a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_starter_homes_shrink_entry_level_supply_tight_23fa70006a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Starter Homes Are Scarce, and New Builds Are Shrinking: What It Means for Entry-Level Buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Starter homes are scarce as resale turnover stays low and builders shrink new-home floor plans. Here’s what it means for entry-level affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-flatten-as-local-markets-split"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flatten_as_local_markets_split_2e8b572aff.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flatten_as_local_markets_split_2e8b572aff.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flatten_as_local_markets_split_2e8b572aff.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">US Home Prices Are Flattening—Why Your Local Market May Look Totally Different</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">FHFA shows US home prices flat month to month and up 2.1% year over year, while Case-Shiller reveals widening metro splits and new-home pricing cools.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-refugees-push-buyers-across-metro-lines"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_refugees_push_buyers_across_metro_lines_46fe3312f2.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_refugees_push_buyers_across_metro_lines_46fe3312f2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_refugees_push_buyers_across_metro_lines_46fe3312f2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Affordability Refugees: How Cross-Metro Home Shopping Is Reshaping U.S. Housing Demand</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Realtor.com data shows out-of-market home shopping now accounts for about 60% of views in major metros, shifting demand to nearby cheaper markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-home-prices-turn-negative-year-over-year-builders-cut-deals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_prices_turn_negative_year_over_year_builders_cut_deals_3b682856a8.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_prices_turn_negative_year_over_year_builders_cut_deals_3b682856a8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_prices_turn_negative_year_over_year_builders_cut_deals_3b682856a8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New Home Prices Are Falling Year Over Year: Why Builders Are Cutting Deals (and What Buyers Should Watch)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New-home prices are slipping year over year in 2026, with builders leaning on incentives and a rare negative premium vs resale in some national benchmarks.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/banks-and-builders-refocus-on-supply-as-financing-ramps-up"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_banks_and_builders_refocus_on_supply_as_financing_ramps_up_cf7567f04e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_banks_and_builders_refocus_on_supply_as_financing_ramps_up_cf7567f04e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_banks_and_builders_refocus_on_supply_as_financing_ramps_up_cf7567f04e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Banks and builders reengage on housing supply: what’s changing and what to watch next</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Large banks are committing new capital to affordable housing supply as rates stay elevated, with attention shifting to zoning, codes, and faster construction.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/patchwork-us-home-prices-buyer-leverage-record-highs-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_patchwork_us_home_prices_buyer_leverage_record_highs_2026_547c41b0d0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_patchwork_us_home_prices_buyer_leverage_record_highs_2026_547c41b0d0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_patchwork_us_home_prices_buyer_leverage_record_highs_2026_547c41b0d0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Diverging U.S. Home Prices in 2026: The Patchwork Market Behind ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ Headlines</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Metro-level 2026 data show U.S. home prices diverging: some markets soften as supply rises, while others still post strong gains and new highs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-slips-again-as-rates-rise-and-prices-stay-sticky"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_slips_again_as_rates_rise_and_prices_stay_sticky_39244fbb75.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_slips_again_as_rates_rise_and_prices_stay_sticky_39244fbb75.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_slips_again_as_rates_rise_and_prices_stay_sticky_39244fbb75.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New NAHB data: Housing affordability hits fresh lows as mortgage rates climb</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NAHB’s Q2 2026 index shows housing affordability worsened as mortgage rates rose and home prices stayed elevated, with big differences across metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/higher-mortgage-rates-deepen-us-housing-affordability-crunch"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_higher_mortgage_rates_deepen_us_housing_affordability_crunch_d13a4ad8e9.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_higher_mortgage_rates_deepen_us_housing_affordability_crunch_d13a4ad8e9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_higher_mortgage_rates_deepen_us_housing_affordability_crunch_d13a4ad8e9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Higher Mortgage Rates Are Worsening Housing Affordability—And the Pain Isn’t Evenly Distributed</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NAHB’s Q2 2026 data show higher mortgage rates and rising prices pushed affordability lower again, with sharp differences across metros and local supply shortages still driving price jumps.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/frozen-housing-market-shifts-spending-to-repairs-and-small-projects"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_shifts_spending_to_repairs_and_small_projects_cdedfd713b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_shifts_spending_to_repairs_and_small_projects_cdedfd713b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_shifts_spending_to_repairs_and_small_projects_cdedfd713b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">A ‘Frozen’ Housing Market Is Powering the Repair-and-Maintain Economy</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">High mortgage rates are keeping homeowners in place, shifting housing activity from moving to repairs, maintenance, and smaller home-improvement projects.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-cool-july-demand-pending-sales-starts-fall-prices-rise"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_cool_july_demand_pending_sales_starts_fall_prices_rise_e90a4f5d4f.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_cool_july_demand_pending_sales_starts_fall_prices_rise_e90a4f5d4f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_cool_july_demand_pending_sales_starts_fall_prices_rise_e90a4f5d4f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates cool July demand: pending sales and starts fall, but home prices keep rising</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">July 2026 housing data show pending sales and housing starts falling as rates stay elevated, while home prices remain surprisingly resilient.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/frozen-housing-market-prices-firm-young-buyers-wait"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_prices_firm_young_buyers_wait_f6034ccedd.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_prices_firm_young_buyers_wait_f6034ccedd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_prices_firm_young_buyers_wait_f6034ccedd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Frozen housing market: prices stay high even as sales soften, squeezing younger buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">August 2026 updates show U.S. home prices still rising year over year even as sales stay soft. High mortgage rates keep affordability tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regional-inventory-surges-building-booms-reshape-local-housing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_inventory_surges_building_booms_reshape_local_housing_921ef3a03e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_inventory_surges_building_booms_reshape_local_housing_921ef3a03e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_inventory_surges_building_booms_reshape_local_housing_921ef3a03e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing Is Splitting by Metro: Record Prices, Cooling Demand, and New Construction Pipelines</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Housing is diverging by metro: New Hampshire hit a record price, Seattle pending sales fell, and Savannah’s construction pipeline keeps expanding.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/san-francisco-ai-fueled-housing-squeeze-intensifies"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_san_francisco_ai_fueled_housing_squeeze_intensifies_edb83125e0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_san_francisco_ai_fueled_housing_squeeze_intensifies_edb83125e0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_san_francisco_ai_fueled_housing_squeeze_intensifies_edb83125e0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How the AI boom is reshaping San Francisco home prices, rents, and buyer competition</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">AI-driven hiring and wealth are colliding with limited housing supply in San Francisco, pushing prices and rents higher and worsening affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-retreat-as-us-housing-market-turns-hostile-to-flippers"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_retreat_as_us_housing_market_turns_hostile_to_flippers_9eaa865392.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_retreat_as_us_housing_market_turns_hostile_to_flippers_9eaa865392.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_retreat_as_us_housing_market_turns_hostile_to_flippers_9eaa865392.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Housing Investors Are Retreating: Price Cuts Rise, Flip Math Breaks, Even as U.S. Home Equity Stays High</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Housing investors are retreating as price cuts and concessions rise, squeezing flip margins—even while overall U.S. homeowner equity remains near record levels.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/price-cuts-rise-as-buyers-retreat-but-equity-stays-high"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_as_buyers_retreat_but_equity_stays_high_ae298a4572.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_as_buyers_retreat_but_equity_stays_high_ae298a4572.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_as_buyers_retreat_but_equity_stays_high_ae298a4572.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rising price cuts are exposing soft spots in U.S. home values—here’s where it’s showing up</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Price cuts are rising toward last year’s pace as buyer demand softens. Here’s what it means, where it’s showing up first, and why record equity matters.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/price-cuts-rise-existing-home-sales-stuck"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_existing_home_sales_stuck_2fe7177a10.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_existing_home_sales_stuck_2fe7177a10.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_rise_existing_home_sales_stuck_2fe7177a10.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Price cuts near last year’s pace, while existing-home sales stay frozen: what it means for leverage</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Price cuts are nearing last year’s pace in active listings while existing-home sales remain stuck near a 4 million annual rate—an early sign of local leverage shifts.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-existing-home-sales-slip-as-rates-and-july-high-prices-keep-buyers-sidelined"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_existing_home_sales_slip_as_rates_and_july_high_prices_keep_buyers_sidelined_4d95d5474b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_existing_home_sales_slip_as_rates_and_july_high_prices_keep_buyers_sidelined_4d95d5474b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_existing_home_sales_slip_as_rates_and_july_high_prices_keep_buyers_sidelined_4d95d5474b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">July Existing-Home Sales Fall Again: High Mortgage Rates Meet July-Record Prices</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">July existing-home sales fell to a 4.06M annual pace as 30-year mortgage rates neared 6.7% and July prices stayed historically high, keeping affordability tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regional-rebalancing-reshapes-us-home-price-hotspots"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_rebalancing_reshapes_us_home_price_hotspots_219ff68604.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_rebalancing_reshapes_us_home_price_hotspots_219ff68604.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_rebalancing_reshapes_us_home_price_hotspots_219ff68604.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Regional rebalancing is back: why some U.S. home prices are breaking records while others cool</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are diverging by region: some markets are still setting records while others cool as inventory improves and sellers adjust pricing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-fixes-affordability-strains-diverge-us-housing-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_fixes_affordability_strains_diverge_us_housing_markets_3c6a4eac2e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_fixes_affordability_strains_diverge_us_housing_markets_3c6a4eac2e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_fixes_affordability_strains_diverge_us_housing_markets_3c6a4eac2e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability is fragmenting: record prices in some cities, below-list deals in others</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability pressures are splitting U.S. housing markets—record highs in some areas and below-list deals in others—spurring local funding and inspection responses.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/price-cuts-spread-but-affordability-still-bites"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_spread_but_affordability_still_bites_fa4abf527c.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_spread_but_affordability_still_bites_fa4abf527c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_cuts_spread_but_affordability_still_bites_fa4abf527c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Homes are selling below asking in more metros — why affordability still hasn’t eased</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Price cuts and below-asking sales are spreading across major U.S. metros, but high mortgage rates keep affordability strained for many buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/income-needed-to-afford-a-typical-us-home-keeps-climbing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_afford_a_typical_us_home_keeps_climbing_3c541dcb79.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_afford_a_typical_us_home_keeps_climbing_3c541dcb79.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_afford_a_typical_us_home_keeps_climbing_3c541dcb79.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Income Needed to Afford a Typical U.S. Home Stays Near $110K—And the Listing Mix Is a Big Reason Why</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Buyers still need roughly a $110k income to afford a typical U.S. home, and much of today’s inventory remains mismatched with middle-income budgets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/modular-self-build-3d-printing-pilots-target-housing-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_modular_self_build_3d_printing_pilots_target_housing_costs_e0d737ce22.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_modular_self_build_3d_printing_pilots_target_housing_costs_e0d737ce22.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_modular_self_build_3d_printing_pilots_target_housing_costs_e0d737ce22.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">From modular infill to rate buydowns: how affordability pilots are targeting the real cost drivers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. housing pilots are testing modular infill, resident-built self-help townhomes, and mortgage rate buydowns—while soft costs like fees keep pressure on prices.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/q2-2026-home-prices-rebound-affordability-strain"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q2_2026_home_prices_rebound_affordability_strain_ebc01c53f7.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q2_2026_home_prices_rebound_affordability_strain_ebc01c53f7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q2_2026_home_prices_rebound_affordability_strain_ebc01c53f7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Q2 2026 Home Prices Rose in Most Metros—Why Affordability Is Still Getting Worse</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NAR’s Q2 2026 metro report shows home prices rising in most U.S. metros again, with big regional splits and continued affordability strain from mid-6% mortgage rates.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/northeast-leads-q2-2026-rebound-us-metro-home-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_northeast_leads_q2_2026_rebound_us_metro_home_prices_616cc02771.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_northeast_leads_q2_2026_rebound_us_metro_home_prices_616cc02771.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_northeast_leads_q2_2026_rebound_us_metro_home_prices_616cc02771.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Northeast Leads the Q2 2026 Rebound in Metro Home Prices (Even as Affordability Stays Tight)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Q2 2026 metro data show home prices rising in most U.S. markets again, with the Northeast leading gains while affordability stays tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-home-prices-deepen-pennsylvania-affordability-squeeze"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_deepen_pennsylvania_affordability_squeeze_31b19a6e09.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_deepen_pennsylvania_affordability_squeeze_31b19a6e09.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_deepen_pennsylvania_affordability_squeeze_31b19a6e09.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Pennsylvania’s Median Home Price Hits a Record $340K—Why Affordability Keeps Getting Harder</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Pennsylvania’s median home sale price hit a record $340,000 in June 2026. Tight inventory and mid-6% mortgage rates are keeping affordability strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-rates-steady-demand-list-prices-slip-local-markets-stay-hot"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_steady_demand_list_prices_slip_local_markets_stay_hot_3c29f563ae.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_steady_demand_list_prices_slip_local_markets_stay_hot_3c29f563ae.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_rates_steady_demand_list_prices_slip_local_markets_stay_hot_3c29f563ae.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why the U.S. housing market is holding up at high rates (even as list prices fall)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">July 2026 data show U.S. list prices falling year over year, but homes selling slightly faster as price cuts rise and regional differences keep affordability tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cities-lean-on-adus-tiny-homes-and-faster-permits-to-expand-affordable-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cities_lean_on_adus_tiny_homes_and_faster_permits_to_expand_affordable_supply_c2e47857d0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cities_lean_on_adus_tiny_homes_and_faster_permits_to_expand_affordable_supply_c2e47857d0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cities_lean_on_adus_tiny_homes_and_faster_permits_to_expand_affordable_supply_c2e47857d0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How ADUs, Tiny Homes, and Pre-Approved Plans Are Expanding Affordable Housing Options</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities are expanding ADUs, exploring tiny homes, and using pre-approved plans to cut permitting time—paired with affordability rules like income caps and counseling.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall__c988c78531.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall__c988c78531.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall__c988c78531.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New Federal Housing Law Targets Supply And Corporate Home Buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A new federal housing law is rolling out nationwide, giving states and cities tools to boost homebuilding while curbing large corporate purchases of single‑family homes. Local leaders and housing groups are assessing how its funding, incentives, and buyer restrictions could ease severe shortages and improve affordability across U.S. markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%"></p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/luxury-holds-up-starter-homes-linger-cooler-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_holds_up_starter_homes_linger_cooler_housing_market_784ba0362e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_holds_up_starter_homes_linger_cooler_housing_market_784ba0362e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_holds_up_starter_homes_linger_cooler_housing_market_784ba0362e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Luxury homes keep moving while starter homes stall: what a segmented 2026 housing cooldown looks like</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A cooler U.S. housing market is splitting by price tier: luxury and second-home demand holds up while starter homes face slower sales and more price cuts.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/uneven-us-home-prices-west-softens-while-select-markets-hold-up"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_uneven_us_home_prices_west_softens_while_select_markets_hold_up_02c137af51.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_uneven_us_home_prices_west_softens_while_select_markets_hold_up_02c137af51.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_uneven_us_home_prices_west_softens_while_select_markets_hold_up_02c137af51.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home prices are fragmenting: why some metros are cooling while others still rise</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices are increasingly local: Zillow’s national forecast is near flat, while some Sun Belt metros cool and other regions keep modest gains.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-price-gains-persist-but-cooling-spreads-unevenly-across-us-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_persist_but_cooling_spreads_unevenly_across_us_markets_cc335c86d2.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_persist_but_cooling_spreads_unevenly_across_us_markets_cc335c86d2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_persist_but_cooling_spreads_unevenly_across_us_markets_cc335c86d2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Case-Shiller and FHFA Show Home Prices Still Rising in May — But Cooling Is Getting More Local</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May home-price indexes stayed positive nationally, but higher mortgage rates are widening differences by metro as affordability and inventory drive local outcomes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/homebuilders-cut-prices-but-new-home-demand-still-slips"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_cut_prices_but_new_home_demand_still_slips_321488ac64.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_cut_prices_but_new_home_demand_still_slips_321488ac64.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_cut_prices_but_new_home_demand_still_slips_321488ac64.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Homebuilders Cut Prices and Offer Incentives, but Buyers Still Pull Back</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Homebuilders are cutting prices and offering incentives, but elevated mortgage rates keep payments high and buyer demand remains uneven.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-shortages-drive-market-by-market-zoning-and-infill-builds"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_drive_market_by_market_zoning_and_infill_builds_3287fcc88a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_drive_market_by_market_zoning_and_infill_builds_3287fcc88a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_drive_market_by_market_zoning_and_infill_builds_3287fcc88a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local Housing Shortages: How Zoning Tweaks, Adaptive Reuse, and Infill Builds Add Units City by City</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local housing shortages are pushing zoning tweaks, adaptive reuse, supportive affordable housing financing, and infill projects that add units city by city.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-home-sales-rise-builders-cut-prices-clear-inventory"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_rise_builders_cut_prices_clear_inventory_3dd344e284.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_rise_builders_cut_prices_clear_inventory_3dd344e284.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_rise_builders_cut_prices_clear_inventory_3dd344e284.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Diverging new-home market: sales edge higher while builders cut prices to clear inventory</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">June new-home sales rose, but builders are still cutting prices and offering incentives as inventory remains elevated and buyers stay payment-sensitive.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-boom-tightens-inventory-and-widens-affordability-gap-in-san-francisco"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_tightens_inventory_and_widens_affordability_gap_in_san_francisco_239315f2cb.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_tightens_inventory_and_widens_affordability_gap_in_san_francisco_239315f2cb.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_boom_tightens_inventory_and_widens_affordability_gap_in_san_francisco_239315f2cb.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">AI wealth is reshaping San Francisco housing again: prices near $1.725M and the affordability gap widens</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">San Francisco home prices are rising again as AI-driven demand meets tight inventory. Redfin data shows June 2026 median prices around $1.725M, widening the affordability gap.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-home-prices-spur-alternative-paths-to-homeownership"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_spur_alternative_paths_to_homeownership_e4f64f7319.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_spur_alternative_paths_to_homeownership_e4f64f7319.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_spur_alternative_paths_to_homeownership_e4f64f7319.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Home Prices Are Pushing Buyers Toward New Builds and Alternative Paths to Ownership</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Record-high home prices and mid-6% mortgage rates are pushing buyers toward smaller new builds, co-buying, shared equity, and home-sharing arrangements.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/states-tighten-rules-on-big-sfr-investors-while-expanding-affordable-housing-tools"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_tighten_rules_on_big_sfr_investors_while_expanding_affordable_housing_tools_de610d872a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_tighten_rules_on_big_sfr_investors_while_expanding_affordable_housing_tools_de610d872a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_tighten_rules_on_big_sfr_investors_while_expanding_affordable_housing_tools_de610d872a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">States tighten rules on large single-family investors while expanding affordable and workforce housing tools</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Michigan created a state low-income housing tax credit and limited additional purchases by very large single-family landlords, while Colorado expands local tools for affordable and workforce housing effective Aug. 12, 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/institutional-landlords-sell-more-single-family-rentals-as-purchase-caps-tighten"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_institutional_landlords_sell_more_single_family_rentals_as_purchase_caps_tighten_5e331eb4a1.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_institutional_landlords_sell_more_single_family_rentals_as_purchase_caps_tighten_5e331eb4a1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_institutional_landlords_sell_more_single_family_rentals_as_purchase_caps_tighten_5e331eb4a1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Institutional Landlords Pull Back From Single-Family Rentals: What the Selloff Means for Buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Institutional landlords are listing more single-family rentals as purchase caps limit future acquisitions, with impacts likely concentrated in investor-heavy markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/tiny-homes-and-modular-gain-ground-on-affordability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tiny_homes_and_modular_gain_ground_on_affordability_4fda87b01e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tiny_homes_and_modular_gain_ground_on_affordability_4fda87b01e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tiny_homes_and_modular_gain_ground_on_affordability_4fda87b01e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Tiny Homes and Modular Housing Are Back in Focus — What Actually Drives Affordability</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Tiny homes and modular housing are gaining momentum as affordability tools, but zoning, permitting, and mortgage rates still determine real monthly costs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-squeezes-younger-americans"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_squeezes_younger_americans_09d4eae261.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_squeezes_younger_americans_09d4eae261.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_squeezes_younger_americans_09d4eae261.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Housing Affordability Is Getting Harder for Younger Buyers in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability tightened in 2026 as qualifying income rose and pending sales softened. Here’s how concessions and local market splits are emerging.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/listings-up-single-family-starts-down-split-supply-story-us-housing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_listings_up_single_family_starts_down_split_supply_story_us_housing_789c5398dd.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_listings_up_single_family_starts_down_split_supply_story_us_housing_789c5398dd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_listings_up_single_family_starts_down_split_supply_story_us_housing_789c5398dd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Active Listings Hit a Post-Pandemic High as Single-Family Permits Slide: What It Means for Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Active listings rose to a post-pandemic high, boosting buyer leverage, while single-family starts and permits fell—raising questions about longer-term supply relief even if supply improves now.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-paradox-record-prices-small-relief"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_paradox_record_prices_small_relief_1a15fc71b3.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_paradox_record_prices_small_relief_1a15fc71b3.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_paradox_record_prices_small_relief_1a15fc71b3.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Home Prices, Slight Affordability Relief: What’s Improving (and What Isn’t) in Summer 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices are at record highs, but affordability is modestly better than last year as incomes rise, inventory improves, and builders offer incentives.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/pending-home-sales-slump-affordability-squeeze-summer-buyers"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_slump_affordability_squeeze_summer_buyers_9062ae93b4.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_slump_affordability_squeeze_summer_buyers_9062ae93b4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_slump_affordability_squeeze_summer_buyers_9062ae93b4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Pending Home Sales Drop 5.4% in June: What It Signals for Late-Summer Closings</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">June pending home sales fell 5.4% as high rates and record prices strained affordability. Builder sentiment stayed weak and incentives remained widespread.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/insurance-costs-emerge-major-driver-us-housing-burdens"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_costs_emerge_major_driver_us_housing_burdens_688d53590f.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_costs_emerge_major_driver_us_housing_burdens_688d53590f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_costs_emerge_major_driver_us_housing_burdens_688d53590f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Insurance Costs Are Emerging as a Major Driver of US Housing Affordability</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rising homeowners insurance premiums are taking a larger share of monthly housing costs, compounding high prices and shifting buyer behavior across U.S. markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-federal-cap-on-corporate-home-buying-meets-housing-supply-push"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_cap_on_corporate_home_buying_meets_housing_supply_push_a202721d06.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_cap_on_corporate_home_buying_meets_housing_supply_push_a202721d06.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_cap_on_corporate_home_buying_meets_housing_supply_push_a202721d06.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New federal housing law caps corporate home buying at 350 homes — and bets on more supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A new federal law caps corporate ownership of single-family homes at 350 and adds supply measures like manufactured housing updates and conversion support.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/luxury-buyers-push-us-home-prices-to-new-records-as-regional-markets-split"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_buyers_push_us_home_prices_to_new_records_as_regional_markets_split_573aeeb055.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_buyers_push_us_home_prices_to_new_records_as_regional_markets_split_573aeeb055.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_buyers_push_us_home_prices_to_new_records_as_regional_markets_split_573aeeb055.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Luxury buyers helped push U.S. home prices to a June record — and the market is fragmenting</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin’s June data show a record national median home price, driven by luxury demand in select metros, while other markets cool and affordability stays tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/21st-century-road-to-housing-act-investor-limits-supply-tools"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_investor_limits_supply_tools_75ccc56a96.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_investor_limits_supply_tools_75ccc56a96.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_investor_limits_supply_tools_75ccc56a96.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Investor Purchase Limits, Supply Tools, and What Comes Next</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act pairs supply tools with limits on the largest institutional buyers. Here’s what it could mean for affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-housing-law-shifts-from-dc-to-city-hall"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_housing_law_shifts_from_dc_to_city_hall_7e6778b581.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_housing_law_shifts_from_dc_to_city_hall_7e6778b581.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_housing_law_shifts_from_dc_to_city_hall_7e6778b581.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How the new federal housing law is playing out locally: permits, fee deferrals, and faster rebuilding</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local implementation of the new federal housing law is taking shape through permits, fee deferrals, manufactured housing expansion, and faster disaster rebuilding.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-federal-housing-law-targets-supply-as-home-prices-hit-record"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_housing_law_targets_supply_as_home_prices_hit_record_42af282f3a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_housing_law_targets_supply_as_home_prices_hit_record_42af282f3a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_housing_law_targets_supply_as_home_prices_hit_record_42af282f3a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record $440,600 Existing-Home Price Meets a New Federal Housing Law: What Changes (and What Won’t)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Existing-home prices hit a record $440,600 as a new federal housing law takes effect. Here’s what the supply-focused provisions could change over time.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-home-prices-slower-existing-home-sales"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_slower_existing_home_sales_7bc048fd5d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_slower_existing_home_sales_7bc048fd5d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_prices_slower_existing_home_sales_7bc048fd5d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing-Home Prices Hit a Record While Sales Slow: What June 2026 Signals for Buyers and Sellers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">June existing-home data show record prices alongside softer sales, tight inventory, and mortgage rates near 6.5%—a high-price, low-transaction housing market.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-supply-rent-caps-regulation-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_supply_rent_caps_regulation_costs_6ded7b182f.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_supply_rent_caps_regulation_costs_6ded7b182f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_supply_rent_caps_regulation_costs_6ded7b182f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability policy is converging on three levers: supply, mobile-home rent caps, and regulation costs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability efforts are converging on supply programs, mobile home park rent caps, and new estimates of regulation and permitting costs baked into new-home prices.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/real-estate-investment-rental-analysis-api"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landscape_banner_938761fa_b86f789891.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landscape_banner_938761fa_b86f789891.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landscape_banner_938761fa_b86f789891.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Introducing the REI Lense API: Rental Analysis for Your Own Product</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The REI Lense analysis engine is now a public API. Send a property address or GPS coordinates and get instant long-term rental metrics — rent, cap rate, cash-on-cash, cash flow, and comparables.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">3 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-home-price-growth-affordability-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_home_price_growth_affordability_2026_d5ca6f6a32.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_home_price_growth_affordability_2026_d5ca6f6a32.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_home_price_growth_affordability_2026_d5ca6f6a32.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Cooling home price growth could improve affordability in 2026—but payments are still high</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices are still rising in 2026, but forecasts show slower growth ahead. Here’s what that means for affordability, mortgage payments, and negotiations.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/unauthorized-immigration-local-housing-demand-shock-dallas-fed"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_unauthorized_immigration_local_housing_demand_shock_dallas_fed_4ca0b48cb4.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_unauthorized_immigration_local_housing_demand_shock_dallas_fed_4ca0b48cb4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_unauthorized_immigration_local_housing_demand_shock_dallas_fed_4ca0b48cb4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Dallas Fed Working Paper: How Unauthorized Immigration Moved Rents and Home Prices in 2021–2024</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Dallas Fed working paper estimates 2021–2024 unauthorized immigration inflows raised local home prices and rents, especially where supply is constrained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/dallas-fed-working-paper-unauthorized-immigration-housing-demand-2021-2024"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dallas_fed_working_paper_unauthorized_immigration_housing_demand_2021_2024_bd34e46515.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dallas_fed_working_paper_unauthorized_immigration_housing_demand_2021_2024_bd34e46515.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dallas_fed_working_paper_unauthorized_immigration_housing_demand_2021_2024_bd34e46515.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What a Dallas Fed Working Paper Says About Immigration-Driven Housing Demand (2021–2024)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A Dallas Fed working paper estimates the 2021–2024 surge in unauthorized immigration increased housing demand, contributing to higher rents and home prices in the average metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/localized-home-price-declines-buyer-leverage"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_localized_home_price_declines_buyer_leverage_d453e31c43.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_localized_home_price_declines_buyer_leverage_d453e31c43.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_localized_home_price_declines_buyer_leverage_d453e31c43.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Localized home price declines: where buyers are gaining leverage in summer 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Localized price declines in San Antonio and San Diego highlight emerging buyer leverage as listings sit longer and negotiating power improves.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-asking-prices-falling-fast-shifting-leverage-toward-buyers"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_asking_prices_falling_fast_shifting_leverage_toward_buyers_e588043582.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_asking_prices_falling_fast_shifting_leverage_toward_buyers_e588043582.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_asking_prices_falling_fast_shifting_leverage_toward_buyers_e588043582.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Asking-Price Declines Are Here — What It Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Summer 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">June housing data show a record year-over-year drop in asking prices and a rising share of price cuts, giving buyers more negotiating leverage in many metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-home-price-highs-meet-falling-asking-prices-buyer-leverage-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_price_highs_meet_falling_asking_prices_buyer_leverage_2026_a02e354155.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_price_highs_meet_falling_asking_prices_buyer_leverage_2026_a02e354155.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_home_price_highs_meet_falling_asking_prices_buyer_leverage_2026_a02e354155.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Home Prices vs. Falling Asking Prices: Where Buyers Are Getting Leverage in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices remain near highs, but asking prices and price cuts are shifting leverage to buyers in select U.S. metros—while affordability stays tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-cool-buyer-leverage-returns-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_buyer_leverage_returns_2026_1721def4ee.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_buyer_leverage_returns_2026_1721def4ee.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_buyer_leverage_returns_2026_1721def4ee.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Are Softening: Where Buyers Are Gaining Leverage in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">National asking prices are down year over year and major price indexes are barely positive, signaling more buyer leverage in some U.S. metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-stall-high-rates-affordability-tight"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_stall_high_rates_affordability_tight_f06fa9aa1a.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_stall_high_rates_affordability_tight_f06fa9aa1a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_stall_high_rates_affordability_tight_f06fa9aa1a.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Are Flatlining in Spring 2026 — Here’s What the Data Actually Says</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">FHFA and Case-Shiller show U.S. home prices are essentially flat month to month in spring 2026 as mortgage rates keep affordability tight and regional splits widen.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/southern-cities-lose-affordability-higher-income-newcomers-push-up-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_southern_cities_lose_affordability_higher_income_newcomers_push_up_costs_d9c4ab5e27.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_southern_cities_lose_affordability_higher_income_newcomers_push_up_costs_d9c4ab5e27.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_southern_cities_lose_affordability_higher_income_newcomers_push_up_costs_d9c4ab5e27.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Southern cities are losing their affordability edge: how migration, supply, and rates are reshaping housing costs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Southern and Sun Belt metros are losing their affordability edge as in-migration meets tight inventory and elevated mortgage rates, pushing prices and rents above local income growth.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/analysts-see-more-supply-softer-prices-as-us-housing-shifts-toward-balance"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_analysts_see_more_supply_softer_prices_as_us_housing_shifts_toward_balance_f7fe98e357.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_analysts_see_more_supply_softer_prices_as_us_housing_shifts_toward_balance_f7fe98e357.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_analysts_see_more_supply_softer_prices_as_us_housing_shifts_toward_balance_f7fe98e357.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Is the U.S. Housing Market Headed for a Reset? What Mid-2026 Forecasts Say About Supply, Demand, and Prices</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mid-2026 housing forecasts point to improving inventory and flatter price growth, but high mortgage rates and rate-lock dynamics keep affordability strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-sales-and-listings-still-leave-affordability-strained"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_sales_and_listings_still_leave_affordability_strained_9302693e6f.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_sales_and_listings_still_leave_affordability_strained_9302693e6f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_sales_and_listings_still_leave_affordability_strained_9302693e6f.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing Is Cooling, Yet Affordability Stays Tight: What Late-June 2026 Data Says</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New listings are slowing and seller concessions are rising, but mortgage rates near the mid-6% range keep U.S. home affordability tight in mid-2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/road-to-housing-act-signing-pause-creates-housing-supply-uncertainty"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_signing_pause_creates_housing_supply_uncertainty_a0cc0d411e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_signing_pause_creates_housing_supply_uncertainty_a0cc0d411e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_signing_pause_creates_housing_supply_uncertainty_a0cc0d411e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">ROAD to Housing Act signing pause: what’s in the bill and why uncertainty matters for housing supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A late-June 2026 signing pause leaves the ROAD to Housing Act’s supply, ADU, and manufactured-housing provisions on an uncertain timeline for builders and buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-package-stalls-after-white-house-declines-to-sign"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_package_stalls_after_white_house_declines_to_sign_addbd63852.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_package_stalls_after_white_house_declines_to_sign_addbd63852.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_package_stalls_after_white_house_declines_to_sign_addbd63852.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What’s in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — and why the pause matters for buyers and renters</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Congress passed a major housing package focused on boosting supply and limiting future investor buying, but a signing delay leaves timelines uncertain.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/road-to-housing-act-supply-incentives-manufactured-housing-investor-limits"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_supply_incentives_manufactured_housing_investor_limits_a9e965e5dc.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_supply_incentives_manufactured_housing_investor_limits_a9e965e5dc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_supply_incentives_manufactured_housing_investor_limits_a9e965e5dc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">ROAD to Housing Act: what’s in the bill and what it could mean for supply, financing, and investor demand</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A breakdown of the ROAD to Housing Act and what it could mean for housing supply, manufactured homes, financing, and large investor buying.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/road-to-housing-act-investor-cap-supply-incentives"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_investor_cap_supply_incentives_4cf28da717.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_investor_cap_supply_incentives_4cf28da717.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_road_to_housing_act_investor_cap_supply_incentives_4cf28da717.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What the ROAD to Housing Act Could Change for Home Prices: Investor Caps vs. Supply Fixes</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The ROAD to Housing Act pairs a 350-home institutional investor cap with supply boosts like grants, streamlined reviews, and factory-built housing support.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/targeted-housing-affordability-bill-advances-investor-restrictions"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_targeted_housing_affordability_bill_advances_investor_restrictions_0c54b446a4.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_targeted_housing_affordability_bill_advances_investor_restrictions_0c54b446a4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_targeted_housing_affordability_bill_advances_investor_restrictions_0c54b446a4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Targeted Housing Affordability Bill Advances: What It Does (and What It Doesn’t)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A targeted U.S. housing bill is advancing with affordability-focused measures, including reported limits on large-investor purchases of newly built single-family homes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sweeping-housing-package-nears-final-votes-with-supply-focus"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_nears_final_votes_with_supply_focus_d6f74f662b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_nears_final_votes_with_supply_focus_d6f74f662b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_nears_final_votes_with_supply_focus_d6f74f662b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
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Builders are cutting prices and boosting incentives, while lenders test financing for 3D-printed homes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-push-meets-weak-builder-mood-higher-regulatory-costs-and-new-mortgage-experiments"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_push_meets_weak_builder_mood_higher_regulatory_costs_and_new_mortgage_experiments_191fd0070e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_push_meets_weak_builder_mood_higher_regulatory_costs_and_new_mortgage_experiments_191fd0070e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_push_meets_weak_builder_mood_higher_regulatory_costs_and_new_mortgage_experiments_191fd0070e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability: weak builder sentiment, rising regulatory costs, and new attempts to lower mortgage frictions</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">June 2026 builder sentiment stayed weak as builders used incentives, while NAHB research pegs regulatory costs at $131,734 per new home. Lenders are also testing new financing paths.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-record-highs-pending-sales-slip-mid-6-mortgage-rates"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_record_highs_pending_sales_slip_mid_6_mortgage_rates_779a86d0df.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_record_highs_pending_sales_slip_mid_6_mortgage_rates_779a86d0df.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_record_highs_pending_sales_slip_mid_6_mortgage_rates_779a86d0df.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Hit New Highs Again—Even as Buyers Pull Back</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are setting new records even as pending sales fall, a sign that tight inventory and mid-6% mortgage rates are keeping affordability strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-squeeze-deepens-as-prices-outrun-paychecks"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_deepens_as_prices_outrun_paychecks_91c7f3e1fd.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_deepens_as_prices_outrun_paychecks_91c7f3e1fd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_deepens_as_prices_outrun_paychecks_91c7f3e1fd.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Affordability Squeeze Deepens as Home Prices Outrun Incomes (and Rates Stay Elevated)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices and mortgage rates are squeezing buyers as costs outpace wages, while new financing tools add limited attainable supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-hold-near-6-5-extending-the-us-housing-slowdown"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hold_near_6_5_extending_the_us_housing_slowdown_ec87c87109.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hold_near_6_5_extending_the_us_housing_slowdown_ec87c87109.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_hold_near_6_5_extending_the_us_housing_slowdown_ec87c87109.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Near 6.5%: Why the Housing Slowdown Is Lasting Longer (and What’s Still Moving)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates near 6.5% are keeping U.S. housing affordability tight, slowing sales momentum and pushing builders to adjust pricing and targets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-keep-housing-in-a-400k-stalemate"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_keep_housing_in_a_400k_stalemate_75fcd78c34.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_keep_housing_in_a_400k_stalemate_75fcd78c34.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_keep_housing_in_a_400k_stalemate_75fcd78c34.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Near 6.5% Meet Record $400K Prices: Why the Housing Market Feels Stuck</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates near 6.5% and a record $400K+ median sale price are keeping U.S. housing in a payment-driven stalemate, even as listings inch up.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-housing-markets-set-new-price-records-as-inventory-stays-tight"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_markets_set_new_price_records_as_inventory_stays_tight_82dd7944fc.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_markets_set_new_price_records_as_inventory_stays_tight_82dd7944fc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_markets_set_new_price_records_as_inventory_stays_tight_82dd7944fc.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local Housing Markets Hit New Price Records in May 2026 Despite a Cooler National Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Several U.S. metros hit record home prices in May 2026 as tight inventory keeps affordability strained, even as national sales and supply improved modestly.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/existing-home-sales-rebound-prices-new-may-high"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_rebound_prices_new_may_high_08295679f0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_rebound_prices_new_may_high_08295679f0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_rebound_prices_new_may_high_08295679f0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing Home Sales Rebound in May 2026 as Prices Hit a New Record High</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May 2026 existing-home sales rose to the fastest pace since Dec. 2025, but the median price hit a new May record. Inventory improved modestly, keeping the resale market competitive.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-mortgage-rates-cool-may-home-sales-rebound"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_may_home_sales_rebound_1c0c8393c5.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_may_home_sales_rebound_1c0c8393c5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_mortgage_rates_cool_may_home_sales_rebound_1c0c8393c5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">High mortgage rates are stalling the housing market after a brief spring sales rebound</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May home sales rose on an April rate dip, but flat pending contracts and high-6% mortgage rates show the rebound is already losing momentum.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/memphis-leads-steep-localized-us-home-price-declines"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_memphis_leads_steep_localized_us_home_price_declines_a84fe0c7bf.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_memphis_leads_steep_localized_us_home_price_declines_a84fe0c7bf.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_memphis_leads_steep_localized_us_home_price_declines_a84fe0c7bf.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Memphis Home Prices Are Falling Fastest: What May 2026 List-Price Data Says About Local Cooling</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May 2026 data shows Memphis led major metros in year-over-year median listing price declines, highlighting how housing cooling can be highly local.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regional-split-west-home-prices-fall-northeast-records"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_split_west_home_prices_fall_northeast_records_0197ff38c6.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_split_west_home_prices_fall_northeast_records_0197ff38c6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_split_west_home_prices_fall_northeast_records_0197ff38c6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">West prices cool while parts of the Northeast set records: what the regional split means in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Western markets are cooling while parts of the Northeast and Midwest keep setting new price highs. Here’s what the latest local and national data show.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/may-2026-home-price-drop-regional-splits"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_may_202
16_home_price_drop_regional_splits_e9bb7cf242.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_may_2026_home_price_drop_regional_splits_e9bb7cf242.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_may_2026_home_price_drop_regional_splits_e9bb7cf242.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">May 2026 Home Prices Fell Nationally—But Regional Splits Are Now Driving Buyer Leverage</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May 2026 data show U.S. asking prices falling year over year, but the slowdown is concentrated in the West while parts of the Northeast remain inventory-tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sellers-retreat-new-listings-shrink-inventory-crunch"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sellers_retreat_new_listings_shrink_inventory_crunch_e5aaee37c5.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sellers_retreat_new_listings_shrink_inventory_crunch_e5aaee37c5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sellers_retreat_new_listings_shrink_inventory_crunch_e5aaee37c5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Sellers Pull Back as New Listings Shrink: Why the U.S. Inventory Crunch Still Bites</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New listings are slipping and delistings are rising, tightening supply even as national asking prices ease. What the latest data means for buyers and sellers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-sharpest-drop-9-years-metro-splits"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_sharpest_drop_9_years_metro_splits_3d01f567ac.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_sharpest_drop_9_years_metro_splits_3d01f567ac.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_sharpest_drop_9_years_metro_splits_3d01f567ac.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices Log Sharpest Drop in 9 Years—But the 2026 Housing Market Is Splitting by Metro</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">May 2026 saw the biggest annual drop in U.S. median listing prices in at least nine years, but contracts rose and metro trends diverged.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mixed-home-price-signals-patchy-us-stabilization"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mixed_home_price_signals_patchy_us_stabilization_bffe42f3b7.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mixed_home_price_signals_patchy_us_stabilization_bffe42f3b7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mixed_home_price_signals_patchy_us_stabilization_bffe42f3b7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mixed U.S. Home Price Signals in 2026: Why Some Metros Are Falling While Others Keep Climbing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are flattening overall, but metro-level trends diverge sharply as inventory rises unevenly and affordability caps demand.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/domestic-migration-slows-but-destination-city-prices-feel-the-squeeze"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_domestic_migration_slows_but_destination_city_prices_feel_the_squeeze_cb0100cce9.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_domestic_migration_slows_but_destination_city_prices_feel_the_squeeze_cb0100cce9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_domestic_migration_slows_but_destination_city_prices_feel_the_squeeze_cb0100cce9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Domestic Migration Is Slowing—But It’s Still Reshaping Home Prices in Key Destination Markets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Americans are moving less and staying closer to home, but concentrated inflows still push prices and rents higher in select destination metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-affordability-experiments-reshape-us-homeownership-access"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_experiments_reshape_us_homeownership_access_16ba889c7c.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_experiments_reshape_us_homeownership_access_16ba889c7c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_experiments_reshape_us_homeownership_access_16ba889c7c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local affordability experiments: land trusts, city-backed subdivisions, and denser homes widen access to ownership</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local land trusts, city-backed affordable subdivisions, and denser home designs are widening access to U.S. homeownership while preserving affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/zillow-downgrades-home-price-forecast-cooling-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downgrades_home_price_forecast_cooling_2026_4daf1e0381.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downgrades_home_price_forecast_cooling_2026_4daf1e0381.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downgrades_home_price_forecast_cooling_2026_4daf1e0381.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Zillow cuts its 12-month home price outlook: where prices could rise—or fall—through spring 2027</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Zillow’s latest outlook calls for near-flat national home values, but big metro differences that can reshape pricing and negotiations in 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/referral-fees-real-estate-buyer-costs-scrutiny"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_referral_fees_real_estate_buyer_costs_scrutiny_09977d42b6.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_referral_fees_real_estate_buyer_costs_scrutiny_09977d42b6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_referral_fees_real_estate_buyer_costs_scrutiny_09977d42b6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Real Estate Referral Fees: Why a 30%–40% &quot;Hidden Cut&quot; Matters for Homebuyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A Consumer Policy Center report says 30%–40% real estate referral fees can discourage commission negotiation and affect buyer costs. Platforms dispute the link.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-wealth-widens-the-luxury-vs-mainstream-housing-split"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_the_luxury_vs_mainstream_housing_split_9b05cd675d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_the_luxury_vs_mainstream_housing_split_9b05cd675d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_the_luxury_vs_mainstream_housing_split_9b05cd675d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">AI and Tech Wealth Are Reheating Luxury Housing—While Much of the Market Stays Stuck</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">AI-driven wealth is lifting luxury housing in tech-adjacent markets, even as some metros cool and affordability remains strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-recovery-years-away-price-to-income-gap"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_recovery_years_away_price_to_income_gap_81690c4c9b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_recovery_years_away_price_to_income_gap_81690c4c9b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_recovery_years_away_price_to_income_gap_81690c4c9b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why U.S. housing may stay unaffordable for years (even if mortgage rates fall)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New 2026 analyses suggest U.S. housing affordability may take years to improve, as high prices, tight supply, and rising ownership costs keep payments out of reach.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-price-growth-stalls-major-metros-turn-negative"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_price_growth_stalls_major_metros_turn_negative_cea6512d1b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_price_growth_stalls_major_metros_turn_negative_cea6512d1b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_price_growth_stalls_major_metros_turn_negative_cea6512d1b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Price Growth Stalls in Spring 2026 as Seattle and Other Big Metros Slide</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home-price growth is stalling in spring 2026 as several major metros turn negative, while Midwest/Northeast pockets and luxury stay firmer.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/350-home-cap-institutional-buyers-affordability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_350_home_cap_institutional_buyers_affordability_7eaef48185.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_350_home_cap_institutional_buyers_affordability_7eaef48185.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_350_home_cap_institutional_buyers_affordability_7eaef48185.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">A 350-home cap for institutional buyers: what the data says (and what it doesn’t)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A proposed 350-home threshold would limit the biggest institutional buyers of single-family homes. Here’s what the data says about their footprint—and why supply still dominates affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/job-growth-key-driver-us-housing-resilience-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_job_growth_key_driver_us_housing_resilience_2026_004d49e210.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_job_growth_key_driver_us_housing_resilience_2026_004d49e210.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_job_growth_key_driver_us_housing_resilience_2026_004d49e210.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Job Growth Is Becoming a Key Driver of U.S. Housing Resilience in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">In 2026, analysts increasingly view job growth and income stability as the key support for U.S. housing demand and regional market performance.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">5 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-affordability-playbook-faster-permits-zoning-tweaks-and-tax-fixes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_playbook_faster_permits_zoning_tweaks_and_tax_fixes_cdebe8f6f5.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_playbook_faster_permits_zoning_tweaks_and_tax_fixes_cdebe8f6f5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_affordability_playbook_faster_permits_zoning_tweaks_and_tax_fixes_cdebe8f6f5.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability experiments: preapproved plans, middle housing zoning, and starter-home enforcement</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability policy in 2026 is leaning into practical levers: preapproved plans, middle-housing zoning, starter-home enforcement, and faster permits.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/homebuilders-ease-off-as-completed-inventory-builds"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_ease_off_as_completed_inventory_builds_712a22b955.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_ease_off_as_completed_inventory_builds_712a22b955.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuilders_ease_off_as_completed_inventory_builds_712a22b955.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Homebuilders Pull Back: April Starts Drop as Completed New-Home Supply Outpaces Demand</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Single-family housing starts fell in April as completed new-home inventory stayed elevated and higher mortgage rates cooled demand.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/house-passed-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-supply-bottlenecks"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_supply_bottlenecks_db15e26a12.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_supply_bottlenecks_db15e26a12.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_21st_century_road_to_housing_act_supply_bottlenecks_db15e26a12.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What the House’s Modified 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could Change for U.S. Home Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">What’s inside the House’s modified 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and how its supply and financing provisions could affect housing costs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/house-passed-road-to-housing-act-supply-toolkit"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_road_to_housing_act_supply_toolkit_bf13cdb566.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_road_to_housing_act_supply_toolkit_bf13cdb566.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_passed_road_to_housing_act_supply_toolkit_bf13cdb566.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What’s in the House-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (May 2026), and what it means for supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The House-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act uses local incentives, faster reviews, and FHA/manufactured-housing pilots aimed at adding supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/pending-home-sales-rebound-as-inventory-ticks-up"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rebound_as_inventory_ticks_up_de91c8ce62.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rebound_as_inventory_ticks_up_de91c8ce62.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rebound_as_inventory_ticks_up_de91c8ce62.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Pending Home Sales Rise in April as Inventory Improves: What This Spring ‘Thaw’ Really Means</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Pending home sales rose in April as more listings came online. Builder sentiment improved in May, while Redfin data shows price drops easing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-squeeze-pushes-incentives-and-splits-local-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_pushes_incentives_and_splits_local_markets_1630bee369.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_pushes_incentives_and_splits_local_markets_1630bee369.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_pushes_incentives_and_splits_local_markets_1630bee369.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability is reshaping 2026: more builder incentives, uneven price trends, and softer DIY demand</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability pressures keep buyers cautious, push builders to incentives, and widen metro-by-metro price divergence while big projects get delayed.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/k-shaped-housing-market-luxury-surges-first-time-buyers-stall"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_k_shaped_housing_market_luxury_surges_first_time_buyers_stall_7b85db00f1.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_k_shaped_housing_market_luxury_surges_first_time_buyers_stall_7b85db00f1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_k_shaped_housing_market_luxury_surges_first_time_buyers_stall_7b85db00f1.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">K-Shaped Housing Market: Why Luxury Home Sales Are Rising While First-Time Buyers Get Priced Out</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">April housing data show luxury demand holding up while first-time buyers face thin supply and high payments, widening a K-shaped gap across tiers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-outrun-incomes-affordability-down-payment-wall"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_outrun_incomes_affordability_down_payment_wall_c25f2557a2.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_outrun_incomes_affordability_down_payment_wall_c25f2557a2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_outrun_incomes_affordability_down_payment_wall_c25f2557a2.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. housing affordability: when prices outrun incomes, the down payment becomes the wall</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices have risen faster than incomes in many U.S. markets, making down payments and monthly payments the key affordability bottlenecks.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-breaks-further-even-as-some-boomtowns-cool"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_breaks_further_even_as_some_boomtowns_cool_f7643728b0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_breaks_further_even_as_some_boomtowns_cool_f7643728b0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_breaks_further_even_as_some_boomtowns_cool_f7643728b0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing affordability hits new lows—even where home prices are falling from 2022 peaks</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home prices have outrun incomes for years, so affordability remains strained even where some metros have corrected from 2022 peaks.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-home-prices-split-as-some-markets-cool-and-others-surge"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_home_prices_split_as_some_markets_cool_and_others_surge_47d62c2eff.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_home_prices_split_as_some_markets_cool_and_others_surge_47d62c2eff.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_home_prices_split_as_some_markets_cool_and_others_surge_47d62c2eff.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Diverging Home Price Paths: Why Some U.S. Markets Are Still Climbing While Others Cool</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are increasingly local: some metros are still climbing on tight supply while others cool as inventory improves and buyers regain leverage.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-housing-shortages-keep-prices-rising"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_shortages_keep_prices_rising_e681296091.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_shortages_keep_prices_rising_e681296091.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_shortages_keep_prices_rising_e681296091.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local housing shortages are keeping prices high in some markets—despite softer national trends</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Tight local inventory, seasonal housing patterns, and equity-rich in-movers can keep home prices elevated even when national trends soften.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-2026-home-prices-reaccelerate-existing-home-sales-flat"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_prices_reaccelerate_existing_home_sales_flat_d9b9a20126.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_prices_reaccelerate_existing_home_sales_flat_d9b9a20126.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_prices_reaccelerate_existing_home_sales_flat_d9b9a20126.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring 2026 Buyer Squeeze: Home Prices Reaccelerate While Existing-Home Sales Stay Flat</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">April 2026 housing data show prices rising again while existing-home sales stay flat, keeping affordability tight and buyer leverage uneven by metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-2026-existing-home-sales-stall-as-prices-reaccelerate"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_existing_home_sales_stall_as_prices_reaccelerate_91c1813c70.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_existing_home_sales_stall_as_prices_reaccelerate_91c1813c70.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_existing_home_sales_stall_as_prices_reaccelerate_91c1813c70.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing-Home Sales Stall in Spring 2026 as Prices Reaccelerate: What April Data Say</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">April 2026 existing-home sales barely rose as spring began, while prices stayed firm and inventory improved only gradually—keeping affordability the key constraint.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/oakland-home-price-slump-sharpest-decline"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_oakland_home_price_slump_sharpest_decline_09ca2d130d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_oakland_home_price_slump_sharpest_decline_09ca2d130d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_oakland_home_price_slump_sharpest_decline_09ca2d130d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Oakland Home Prices Are Falling Fast: What Zillow’s Data Shows (and Why It’s Uneven)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Oakland’s home values are down about 8%–9% year over year, with condos and some submarkets softer as high mortgage rates keep monthly payments elevated.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-wealth-boom-widens-bay-area-luxury-housing-split"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_boom_widens_bay_area_luxury_housing_split_6ecd758a81.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_boom_widens_bay_area_luxury_housing_split_6ecd758a81.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_boom_widens_bay_area_luxury_housing_split_6ecd758a81.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">AI-era wealth is amplifying Bay Area housing: luxury up, lower tiers lag</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin data shows Bay Area luxury ZIP codes rising while affordable tiers lag, creating a two-speed market—especially visible in San Francisco deal activity.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/ai-wealth-widens-bay-area-luxury-price-gap"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_bay_area_luxury_price_gap_b5002d1e11.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_bay_area_luxury_price_gap_b5002d1e11.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_ai_wealth_widens_bay_area_luxury_price_gap_b5002d1e11.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">AI Paychecks Meet Tight Inventory: Why Bay Area Luxury Home Prices Are Pulling Away</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin data shows San Francisco luxury home sales and prices surging as AI-driven high incomes meet tight inventory, widening the gap vs. other tiers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/q1-2026-data-home-prices-rose-in-most-metros-despite-affordability-strain"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_data_home_prices_rose_in_most_metros_despite_affordability_strain_783c7a9558.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_data_home_prices_rose_in_most_metros_despite_affordability_strain_783c7a9558.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_data_home_prices_rose_in_most_metros_despite_affordability_strain_783c7a9558.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Q1 2026 Home Prices Rose in Most Metros: Why Inventory Can Outweigh Affordability</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Q1 2026 metro data show home prices rising in most U.S. markets, with tight inventory supporting gains even as affordability remains strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/inventory-rebound-reshapes-local-home-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_rebound_reshapes_local_home_prices_cb0decbd57.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_rebound_reshapes_local_home_prices_cb0decbd57.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_inventory_rebound_reshapes_local_home_prices_cb0decbd57.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Inventory Rebound Is Splitting the Market: Where Home Prices Are Cooling (and Where They’re Not)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">For-sale inventory is rising in more metros, splitting price trends: cooling first in parts of the West and select Sun Belt markets while many areas still gain.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/q1-2026-home-price-rebound-most-metros-west-still-soft"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_home_price_rebound_most_metros_west_still_soft_0d6ad67a9b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_home_price_rebound_most_metros_west_still_soft_0d6ad67a9b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_q1_2026_home_price_rebound_most_metros_west_still_soft_0d6ad67a9b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Q1 2026 Home Prices Rebounded in 71% of Metros—Here’s Where Gains Are Concentrated</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Q1 2026 metro data shows home prices rose in 71% of U.S. markets, with stronger gains in the Northeast and Midwest and softer pricing in the West.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-map-shows-sharp-splits-in-local-home-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_map_shows_sharp_splits_in_local_home_prices_073ed50879.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_map_shows_sharp_splits_in_local_home_prices_073ed50879.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_map_shows_sharp_splits_in_local_home_prices_073ed50879.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mapped: Where Home Prices Are Rising vs Falling—and What It Means for Buyers in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New metro mapping shows U.S. home prices diverging: some markets still rising while parts of the West and Sun Belt cool. Local supply and mortgage rates drive outcomes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-pressure-seniors-veterans-aging-demand-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_pressure_seniors_veterans_aging_demand_supply_2224e771ce.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_pressure_seniors_veterans_aging_demand_supply_2224e771ce.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_pressure_seniors_veterans_aging_demand_supply_2224e771ce.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing Pressure Builds for Seniors and Veterans as Aging Demand Outruns Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Seniors and veterans face growing housing stress as aging demand rises faster than affordable, accessible supply—pushing more households toward multigenerational living.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-slip-in-many-metros-as-affordability-stays-strained"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_slip_in_many_metros_as_affordability_stays_
1strained_0218e8906c.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_slip_in_many_metros_as_affordability_stays_strained_0218e8906c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_slip_in_many_metros_as_affordability_stays_strained_0218e8906c.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices Are Cooling in More U.S. Metros—Why Affordability Still Hasn’t Improved Much</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Early-2026 data show more U.S. metros seeing price declines, but high mortgage rates and income gaps keep affordability strained for many buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regional-cooling-gives-buyers-more-leverage-select-us-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_cooling_gives_buyers_more_leverage_select_us_markets_c13a5e49a7.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_cooling_gives_buyers_more_leverage_select_us_markets_c13a5e49a7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regional_cooling_gives_buyers_more_leverage_select_us_markets_c13a5e49a7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Regional Home-Price Cooling Is Giving Buyers Leverage—Here’s Where It’s Showing Up in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home-price momentum is cooling, while spring listings rise in parts of the Northeast and Midwest and Florida’s correction eases—creating buyer leverage in select markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div>
1<p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-cool-unevenly-as-regional-markets-split"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_cool_unevenly_as_regional_markets_split_7b97d055b8.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_cool_unevenly_as_regional_markets_split_7b97d055b8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_cool_unevenly_as_regional_markets_split_7b97d055b8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Are Flattening Nationally—But Metro-Level Winners and Losers Are Growing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">National home-price growth is near-flat, but metro markets are diverging as inventory builds in some places and stays tight in others.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-flat-nationally-falling-in-more-metros"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flat_nationally_falling_in_more_metros_d024c0047b.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flat_nationally_falling_in_more_metros_d024c0047b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_flat_nationally_falling_in_more_metros_d024c0047b.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mixed Signals in U.S. Home Prices: National Growth Slows as More Metros Turn Negative</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are flattening in national indexes, but more metros are posting year-over-year declines as inventory rises and affordability stays tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg>
1<p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-shortages-build-more-reforms-land-zoning-financing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_build_more_reforms_land_zoning_financing_7ee354dedf.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_build_more_reforms_land_zoning_financing_7ee354dedf.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_shortages_build_more_reforms_land_zoning_financing_7ee354dedf.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Housing shortages are pushing a build-more agenda—what the newest reforms are targeting</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Housing shortages are driving reforms that unlock land, expand zoning capacity, and address construction-financing bottlenecks that slow new supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/boomers-hold-one-third-of-us-housing-value-metro-concentration"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_boomers_hold_one_third_of_us_housing_value_metro_concentration_6c380e88c8.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_boomers_hold_one_third_of_us_housing_value_metro_concentration_6c380e88c8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_boomers_hold_one_third_of_us_housing_value_metro_concentration_6c380e88c8.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Boomers Control About One-Third of U.S. Housing Value—Which Metros They Dominate and Why It Matters</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16
1px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NAHB estimates households age 65+ own 34.1% of owner-occupied homes worth about $13.8T. Concentration in select metros shapes inventory turnover and affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-governments-scale-up-affordable-housing-units-vouchers-outreach"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_governments_scale_up_affordable_housing_units_vouchers_outreach_30760fa800.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_governments_scale_up_affordable_housing_units_vouchers_outreach_30760fa800.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_governments_scale_up_affordable_housing_units_vouchers_outreach_30760fa800.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local governments ramp up affordable housing: the new mix of units, vouchers, and on-the-ground outreach</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and counties are pairing affordable unit pipelines with preservation tools and hands-on outreach like housing fairs to help residents access support.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-build-to-rent-senior-repairs-and-fractional-investing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_build_to_rent_senior_repairs_and_fractional_investing_4bb6d64ed9.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_build_to_rent_senior_repairs_and_fractional_investing_4bb6d64ed9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_build_to_rent_senior_repairs_and_fractional_investing_4bb6d64ed9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Housing Affordability: Build-to-Rent Limits, Senior Repair Costs, and New Paths Into Housing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability efforts span build-to-rent rules, senior home repair preservation, local housing fairs, and fractional investing—each with distinct supply and cost impacts.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-real-home-prices-zillow-forecast-flat-affordability-strain"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_real_home_prices_zillow_forecast_flat_affordability_strain_bd11d30ab6.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_real_home_prices_zillow_forecast_flat_affordability_strain_bd11d30ab6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_real_home_prices_zillow_forecast_flat_affordability_strain_bd11d30ab6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. real home prices hit records, but Zillow’s forecast goes flat—what it means for 2026 buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Inflation-adjusted home prices remain near record highs, but Zillow’s latest forecast calls for flat national pricing through spring 2027, with big metro differences.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/diverging-us-home-prices-2026-forecasts-flatten"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_2026_forecasts_flatten_de46da7633.
1jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_2026_forecasts_flatten_de46da7633.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_diverging_us_home_prices_2026_forecasts_flatten_de46da7633.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why U.S. home prices are diverging in 2026 (and what to watch next)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Zillow and Redfin data show U.S. home price growth cooling in 2026 as inventory rises, with metro-level divergence and a flatter forecast outlook.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 24th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-price-growth-cools-post-2012-low-local-markets-diverge"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_growth_cools_post_2012_low_local_markets_diverge_bf13ebd215.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_growth_cools_post_2012_low_local_markets_diverge_bf13ebd215.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_growth_cools_post_2012_low_local_markets_diverge_bf13ebd215.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Price Growth Hits a Post-2012 Low, But Local Markets Are Moving in Opposite Directions</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">March 2026 data show U.S. home-price growth at its weakest pace since 2012, with Texas softness offset by pockets of strength in other metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-home-prices-diverge-2026-local-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_diverge_2026_local_markets_d28b33820e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_diverge_2026_local_markets_d28b33820e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_home_prices_diverge_2026_local_markets_d28b33820e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local U.S. housing markets diverge in 2026: why some prices slip while others stay firm</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Early-2026 data show U.S. housing is increasingly local, with some counties seeing price dips and slower sales while others stay firm amid higher rates.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-squeeze-young-adults-military-veterans"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_young_adults_military_veterans_569a3978c4.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_young_adults_military_veterans_569a3978c4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_young_adults_military_veterans_569a3978c4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why affordability is squeezing young adults, service members, and veterans at the same time</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">High home prices and thin starter-home inventory are keeping many young adults and military-connected households sidelined, even as rates eased in April 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/early-signs-us-home-price-softening-spring-inventory"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_early_signs_us_home_price_softening_spring_inventory_2e1040d74e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_early_signs_us_home_price_softening_spring_inventory_2e1040d74e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_early_signs_us_home_price_softening_spring_inventory_2e1040d74e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Early Signs of U.S. Home Price Softening: Why Some Metros Are Down While Others Keep Rising</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home-price growth is cooling as spring listings rise and more metros show flat or falling prices, even while tighter-supply regions keep gaining.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sun-belt-price-drops-versus-rust-belt-gains-reshape-housing-map"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_price_drops_versus_rust_belt_gains_reshape_housing_map_354ce9c7d9.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_price_drops_versus_rust_belt_gains_reshape_housing_map_354ce9c7d9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_price_drops_versus_rust_belt_gains_reshape_housing_map_354ce9c7d9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Sun Belt Price Drops vs. Rust Belt Gains: What 2026 Home Price Data Say About the New Housing Map</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">2026 home value data show more Sun Belt metros slipping year over year while many Rust Belt and Midwest markets keep gaining, largely due to diverging inventory.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sun-belt-softens-midwest-gains-lead-2026-home-value-rotation"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_softens_midwest_gains_lead_2026_home_value_rotation_aabf29660e.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_softens_midwest_gains_lead_2026_home_value_rotation_aabf29660e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sun_belt_softens_midwest_gains_lead_2026_home_value_rotation_aabf29660e.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Sun Belt Home Prices Cool While Midwest/Rust Belt Gains Lead in 2026: What Buyers Should Watch</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">April 2026 data show home values cooling in several Sun Belt metros while select Midwest/Rust Belt cities lead gains. Here’s what buyers should track.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/equity-rich-boomers-tighten-resale-market-for-first-time-buyers"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_equity_rich_boomers_tighten_resale_market_for_first_time_buyers_37a7fae553.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_equity_rich_boomers_tighten_resale_market_for_first_time_buyers_37a7fae553.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_equity_rich_boomers_tighten_resale_market_for_first_time_buyers_37a7fae553.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Equity-Rich Boomers Are Dominating the Resale Market—and First-Time Buyers Are at a Record Low</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NAR’s 2026 generational data shows baby boomers dominating buying and selling while first-time buyers fall to a record-low share, reshaping resale competition.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-2026-home-sales-slump-high-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_sales_slump_high_prices_cd5e0d0ce7.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_sales_slump_high_prices_cd5e0d0ce7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_2026_home_sales_slump_high_prices_cd5e0d0ce7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring 2026 Home Sales Are Slumping—But High Prices Haven’t Cracked</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">March 2026 existing-home sales fell to a 3.98M pace, but the median price hit a record for March as inventory improved only modestly.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 15th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-federal-blueprint-targets-10-million-home-supply-gap"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_blueprint_targets_10_million_home_supply_gap_56d74086f6.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_blueprint_targets_10_million_home_supply_gap_56d74086f6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_federal_blueprint_targets_10_million_home_supply_gap_56d74086f6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">A new 10 million-home shortage estimate: what the blueprint says, and what could actually change</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A federal analysis estimates a 10 million-home shortfall and argues cutting permitting, zoning, and other cost drivers could boost construction as mortgage rates stay elevated.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/debt-driven-mortgage-rates-may-stay-higher-for-longer"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_debt_driven_mortgage_rates_may_stay_higher_for_longer_24a4dda0fe.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_debt_driven_mortgage_rates_may_stay_higher_for_longer_24a4dda0fe.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_debt_driven_mortgage_rates_may_stay_higher_for_longer_24a4dda0fe.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Rising Debt Could Keep Mortgage Rates High (Even If Home Prices Cool)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rising federal borrowing can keep Treasury yields elevated, limiting mortgage-rate relief and prolonging U.S. housing affordability strain even if price growth cools.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 13th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-jersey-defies-cooling-us-housing-market-fastest-price-gains"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_jersey_defies_cooling_us_housing_market_fastest_price_gains_70efbc06c6.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_jersey_defies_cooling_us_housing_market_fastest_price_gains_70efbc06c6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_jersey_defies_cooling_us_housing_market_fastest_price_gains_70efbc06c6.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New Jersey Breaks From the Cooling U.S. Housing Market as Prices Keep Rising Fast</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">National home-price growth has flattened and price cuts are rising, but New Jersey remains a standout with the fastest appreciation and tight inventory.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/price-growth-cools-sellers-cut-asking-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_growth_cools_sellers_cut_asking_prices_9be478dbb4.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_growth_cools_sellers_cut_asking_prices_9be478dbb4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_price_growth_cools_sellers_cut_asking_prices_9be478dbb4.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Price Growth Cools as Record Share of Sellers Cut Asking Prices (Spring 2026)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home price growth is slowing in 2026 as a record share of sellers cut list prices, improving buyer leverage in many Sun Belt metros while some Midwest markets stay firm.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/frozen-housing-market-2026-prices-rates-ripples"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_2026_prices_rates_ripples_2c389cf8a9.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_2026_prices_rates_ripples_2c389cf8a9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_market_2026_prices_rates_ripples_2c389cf8a9.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why the U.S. housing market feels frozen in 2026 (and what it means for buyers and housing-adjacent businesses)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home-price growth is flattening in early 2026 as mortgage rates stay elevated. Here’s how that’s shifting buyer leverage, local markets, and housing-related spending.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/structural-drivers-deepen-us-housing-supply-shortage"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_structural_drivers_deepen_us_housing_supply_shortage_04cad7fde0.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_structural_drivers_deepen_us_housing_supply_shortage_04cad7fde0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_structural_drivers_deepen_us_housing_supply_shortage_04cad7fde0.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why the U.S. housing supply shortage keeps deepening: underbuilding, rules, and rising build costs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New reports and local case studies show why the U.S. housing shortage persists: long-run underbuilding, approval friction, tight inventory, and higher construction inputs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-zoning-tweaks-vacant-lot-starter-home-pilots-affordability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_zoning_tweaks_vacant_lot_starter_home_pilots_affordability_29f10ad562.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_zoning_tweaks_vacant_lot_starter_home_pilots_affordability_29f10ad562.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_zoning_tweaks_vacant_lot_starter_home_pilots_affordability_29f10ad562.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Cities Are Responding to the Housing Shortage: Zoning Changes, Vacant-Lot Incentives, and Starter-Home Programs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities are rolling out zoning pilots and vacant-lot starter-home programs to add supply and preserve affordability for first-time buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-housing-shifts-toward-buyers-but-mortgage-rate-volatility-threatens-the-rebound"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_shifts_toward_buyers_but_mortgage_rate_volatility_threatens_the_rebound_b801946c17.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_shifts_toward_buyers_but_mortgage_rate_volatility_threatens_the_rebound_b801946c17.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_shifts_toward_buyers_but_mortgage_rate_volatility_threatens_the_rebound_b801946c17.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring 2026 housing market: more listings and price cuts, but rate volatility keeps buyers on edge</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Spring 2026 housing looks more balanced with higher inventory and more price cuts, but mortgage-rate volatility could quickly reverse affordability gains.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-shift-toward-buyers-as-listings-rise-and-competition-eases"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_shift_toward_buyers_as_listings_rise_and_competition_eases_66b487b8b7.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_shift_toward_buyers_as_listings_rise_and_competition_eases_66b487b8b7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_shift_toward_buyers_as_listings_rise_and_competition_eases_66b487b8b7.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring 2026 Housing Market: Listings Rise, Bidding Wars Ease, and Buyers Regain Some Leverage</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Spring 2026 housing data show rising listings and easing competition, but higher mortgage rates are limiting affordability and keeping markets uneven.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-buyers-gain-more-leverage-as-mortgage-rates-swing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_buyers_gain_more_leverage_as_mortgage_rates_swing_eb903dcd21.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_buyers_gain_more_leverage_as_mortgage_rates_swing_eb903dcd21.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_buyers_gain_more_leverage_as_mortgage_rates_swing_eb903dcd21.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring housing is getting more negotiable—until mortgage rate volatility steps back in</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">More inventory and price cuts are improving buyer leverage this spring, but a quick rise in mortgage rates is reshaping affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-jump-back-to-646-muting-spring-home-sales"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_back_to_646_muting_spring_home_sales_aa4cd0563d.jpeg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_back_to_646_muting_spring_home_sales_aa4cd0563d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_back_to_646_muting_spring_home_sales_aa4cd0563d.jpeg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Inventory is up and prices are easing—so why spring home sales still feel stuck</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates climbed back to 6.46%, offsetting improving inventory and modest price relief and keeping spring home sales slower than usual.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-jump-again-pushing-monthly-payments-higher"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_again_pushing_monthly_payments_higher_5405b2c74b.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_again_pushing_monthly_payments_higher_5405b2c74b.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_again_pushing_monthly_payments_higher_5405b2c74b.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates climb for a fifth week, and the monthly payment is rising again</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates rose for a fifth straight week, pushing monthly payments higher and adding friction to spring homebuying as affordability tightens.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-policy-public-housing-conversions-dallas-framework-washington-zoning"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_policy_public_housing_conversions_dallas_framework_washington_zoning_bea8c6c370.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_policy_public_housing_conversions_dallas_framework_washington_zoning_bea8c6c370.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_policy_public_housing_conversions_dallas_framework_washington_zoning_bea8c6c370.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Affordability policy shifts: public-housing conversions, city frameworks, and zoning changes</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">San Antonio weighs a RAD-style public-housing shift, Dallas proposes a “Dallas is Home” framework, and Washington enacts a commercial-to-residential zoning law.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/stale-listings-surge-as-price-gains-cool"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_stale_listings_surge_as_price_gains_cool_a7375d885e.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_stale_listings_surge_as_price_gains_cool_a7375d885e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_stale_listings_surge_as_price_gains_cool_a7375d885e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Stale Listings Show a Stagnant—Still Pricey—U.S. Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are still inching higher, but rising stale listings and long days on market show buyers gaining leverage as mortgage rates stay elevated.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-stale-inventory-signals-buyer-leverage"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_stale_inventory_signals_buyer_leverage_0e5d2254c0.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_stale_inventory_signals_buyer_leverage_0e5d2254c0.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_stale_inventory_signals_buyer_leverage_0e5d2254c0.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record $347B in ‘stale’ inventory: what it means for 2026 homebuyers and sellers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">February data show a record $347B in stale listings and a higher share of homes sitting 60+ days, expanding negotiation leverage for buyers in many markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/record-seller-buyer-gap-shifts-leverage-us-housing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_seller_buyer_gap_shifts_leverage_us_housing_aec4c7cf6f.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_seller_buyer_gap_shifts_leverage_us_housing_aec4c7cf6f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_record_seller_buyer_gap_shifts_leverage_us_housing_aec4c7cf6f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record 630,000 Seller-Buyer Gap: What Redfin’s Data Says About Spring 2026 Housing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin shows a record 630,000 seller-buyer gap in Feb. 2026, giving buyers more leverage in many metros and cooling price growth in oversupplied areas.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 30th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-price-declines-spread-to-more-local-markets-as-seller-buyer-gap-widens"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_declines_spread_to_more_local_markets_as_seller_buyer_gap_widens_bacefbb81e.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_declines_spread_to_more_local_markets_as_seller_buyer_gap_widens_bacefbb81e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_declines_spread_to_more_local_markets_as_seller_buyer_gap_widens_bacefbb81e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Where Home Prices Are Falling in 2026: The Local-Market Correction Gets Patchier</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">More U.S. markets are seeing home-price declines as inventory improves and buyer demand stays rate-sensitive, creating a patchier spring 2026 market.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/bitcoin-backed-down-payments-meet-conforming-mortgages"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_bitcoin_backed_down_payments_meet_conforming_mortgages_3585b5df7c.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_bitcoin_backed_down_payments_meet_conforming_mortgages_3585b5df7c.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_bitcoin_backed_down_payments_meet_conforming_mortgages_3585b5df7c.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Crypto-Collateral Down Payments Are Coming to Conforming Mortgages: How the New Structure Works</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Better and Coinbase describe a two-loan structure that lets buyers pledge bitcoin or USDC for a down payment while keeping the primary mortgage conforming.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/crypto-backed-down-payments-reach-fannie-eligible-mortgages"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crypto_backed_down_payments_reach_fannie_eligible_mortgages_74628e93f1.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crypto_backed_down_payments_reach_fannie_eligible_mortgages_74628e93f1.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crypto_backed_down_payments_reach_fannie_eligible_mortgages_74628e93f1.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Crypto-Backed Down Payments in Conforming Mortgages: What Better + Coinbase Changed</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Better and Coinbase outlined a way to pledge bitcoin or USDC for a down payment while keeping the primary mortgage conventional in form.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/who-gets-to-own-and-build-homes-rules-reshaping-us-housing-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_who_gets_to_own_and_build_homes_rules_reshaping_us_housing_supply_bf44be8796.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_who_gets_to_own_and_build_homes_rules_reshaping_us_housing_supply_bf44be8796.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_who_gets_to_own_and_build_homes_rules_reshaping_us_housing_supply_bf44be8796.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Who gets to build housing? New rules target public land, nonprofits, and manufactured homes</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New housing rules are targeting land, approvals, and factory-built options—reshaping who can build affordable homes and how fast supply can grow.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/entry-level-buyers-turn-to-manufactured-homes-as-prices-dip"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_buyers_turn_to_manufactured_homes_as_prices_dip_e3636c9853.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_buyers_turn_to_manufactured_homes_as_prices_dip_e3636c9853.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_buyers_turn_to_manufactured_homes_as_prices_dip_e3636c9853.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Manufactured Homes Are Getting Cheaper—Why Entry-Level Buyers Are Taking a Fresh Look</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Manufactured and mobile homes are getting cheaper in 2026, but land ownership, lot rent, and chattel-loan financing determine true affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/2026-home-price-forecast-diverge-by-city-inventory-income"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_2026_home_price_forecast_diverge_by_city_inventory_income_0ed28f8438.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_2026_home_price_forecast_diverge_by_city_inventory_income_0ed28f8438.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_2026_home_price_forecast_diverge_by_city_inventory_income_0ed28f8438.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">2026 Home Price Outlook: Why Some U.S. Cities May Dip While Others Keep Rising</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home price forecasts for 2026 look modest nationally, but relistings, uneven inventory recovery, and local incomes are pushing very different outcomes by metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-local-home-prices-diverge-across-counties"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_local_home_prices_diverge_across_counties_c0a9129da2.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_local_home_prices_diverge_across_counties_c0a9129da2.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_local_home_prices_diverge_across_counties_c0a9129da2.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices Are Diverging Across U.S. Counties: What’s Driving the Local Split in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. home prices are diverging by county and neighborhood in 2026. Here’s what’s driving hot pockets vs. soft spots and the local metrics to watch.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/spring-housing-market-adjusts-as-mortgage-rates-reaccelerate"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_market_adjusts_as_mortgage_rates_reaccelerate_87f8956812.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_market_adjusts_as_mortgage_rates_reaccelerate_87f8956812.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_spring_housing_market_adjusts_as_mortgage_rates_reaccelerate_87f8956812.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Spring 2026 Housing Market: Mortgage Rates Rose Again—Here’s Where Demand Is Holding Up</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Spring 2026 housing is splitting by region as mortgage rates rise again: modest inventory gains, elevated price cuts, and uneven demand across U.S. metros.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-rise-early-spring-housing-rebound-select-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_early_spring_housing_rebound_select_markets_89606b9ec4.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_early_spring_housing_rebound_select_markets_89606b9ec4.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_rise_early_spring_housing_rebound_select_markets_89606b9ec4.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again—Why Some Early Spring Housing Markets Are Still Rebounding</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates are rising again, but early spring housing activity is rebounding in select U.S. markets as inventory improves and winter slowdowns fade.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 22nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/zillow-downshifted-price-forecast-cooler-2026-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downshifted_price_forecast_cooler_2026_market_c5207d6ef9.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downshifted_price_forecast_cooler_2026_market_c5207d6ef9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_zillow_downshifted_price_forecast_cooler_2026_market_c5207d6ef9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Zillow’s +0.5% Price Forecast: Why 2026 Looks Like a Local, Negotiated Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Zillow now expects U.S. home values to rise just 0.5% over the next year, signaling a cooler, more negotiated 2026 housing market with big regional differences.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-jump-as-january-new-home-sales-slump"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_as_january_new_home_sales_slump_bdb97bf09e.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_as_january_new_home_sales_slump_bdb97bf09e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_jump_as_january_new_home_sales_slump_bdb97bf09e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">January new-home sales sank 17.6%: mortgage rates, winter weather, and rising months’ supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">January new-home sales fell 17.6% as winter weather and higher mortgage rates hit demand. Months’ supply rose, keeping builders incentive-heavy.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/january-new-home-sales-slump-weather-rates-months-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_january_new_home_sales_slump_weather_rates_months_supply_64a8f28ded.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_january_new_home_sales_slump_weather_rates_months_supply_64a8f28ded.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_january_new_home_sales_slump_weather_rates_months_supply_64a8f28ded.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why January 2026 new-home sales fell so fast: weather, rates, and a rising months’ supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">January 2026 new-home sales fell 17.6% as weather disruptions and rate volatility hit demand, while months’ supply rose to 9.7—keeping builder incentives in play.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-market-cooling-days-on-market-inventory-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_market_cooling_days_on_market_inventory_2026_79cabdd9b6.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_market_cooling_days_on_market_inventory_2026_79cabdd9b6.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_market_cooling_days_on_market_inventory_2026_79cabdd9b6.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">A Cooler Housing Market Is Emerging: Longer Days on Market, More Inventory, and Uneven Spring Demand</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. housing is shifting cooler: longer days on market, improving inventory, and a sharp January dip in new-home sales, with conditions varying by region.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/permitting-manufactured-housing-and-state-programs-affordable-housing-supply-push"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_permitting_manufactured_housing_and_state_programs_affordable_housing_supply_push_d7aa0393af.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_permitting_manufactured_housing_and_state_programs_affordable_housing_supply_push_d7aa0393af.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_permitting_manufactured_housing_and_state_programs_affordable_housing_supply_push_d7aa0393af.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Affordable Housing Supply: What New Permitting, Manufactured-Home Financing, and State Programs Could Change</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New housing-supply efforts target permitting delays, zoning constraints, and financing for manufactured homes and ADUs, alongside state funding for income-restricted apartments.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/pending-home-sales-rise-but-higher-rates-keep-housing-fragile"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rise_but_higher_rates_keep_housing_fragile_fc741767ca.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rise_but_higher_rates_keep_housing_fragile_fc741767ca.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pending_home_sales_rise_but_higher_rates_keep_housing_fragile_fc741767ca.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Pending Home Sales Rose 1.8% in February—Why the Spring Market Still Feels Fragile</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Pending home sales rose 1.8% in February, but affordability and thin inventory keep the U.S. housing market fragile heading into spring.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-supply-playbooks-affordable-housing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_supply_playbooks_affordable_housing_2a66ed988d.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_supply_playbooks_affordable_housing_2a66ed988d.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_supply_playbooks_affordable_housing_2a66ed988d.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">State and local housing policy races to unlock supply: modular builds, faster permits, more multifamily</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are using modular builds, faster permits, and more multifamily construction to boost supply, while infrastructure costs still cap affordability gains.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/income-needed-to-buy-typical-us-home-affordability-crunch"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_buy_typical_us_home_affordability_crunch_a99feb1f60.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_buy_typical_us_home_affordability_crunch_a99feb1f60.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_income_needed_to_buy_typical_us_home_affordability_crunch_a99feb1f60.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Income Needed to Buy a Typical U.S. Home Rose ~79% Since 2020: What’s Driving the Affordability Crunch</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability estimates show the income needed to buy a typical U.S. home is far higher than in 2020, and local price snapshots explain why buyers still feel squeezed.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/senate-housing-package-road-to-housing-act-supply-mortgage-access"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_housing_package_road_to_housing_act_supply_mortgage_access_24effd5976.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_housing_package_road_to_housing_act_supply_mortgage_access_24effd5976.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_housing_package_road_to_housing_act_supply_mortgage_access_24effd5976.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What’s in the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—and what it could mean for supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act targets faster homebuilding, manufactured housing flexibility, FHA multifamily limits, and small-dollar mortgage barriers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/sweeping-housing-package-advances-supply-push-meets-investor-limits"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_advances_supply_push_meets_investor_limits_7a099af60e.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_advances_supply_push_meets_investor_limits_7a099af60e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_sweeping_housing_package_advances_supply_push_meets_investor_limits_7a099af60e.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What’s in the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Supply Reforms, Manufactured Housing, and Investor Limits</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act boosts housing supply tools and manufactured housing, while adding a 350-home investor purchase cap and a debated 7-year sale rule.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investor-limits-road-to-housing-act-build-for-rent"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_road_to_housing_act_build_for_rent_7268659ee9.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_road_to_housing_act_build_for_rent_7268659ee9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_road_to_housing_act_build_for_rent_7268659ee9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investor limits in the ROAD to Housing Act: how 350-home rules could reshape build-for-rent and SFR</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The ROAD to Housing Act pairs pro-supply reforms with proposed limits on large single-family rental and build-for-rent investors—raising key tradeoffs for buyers, renters, and builders.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/build-to-rent-selloff-proposal-institutional-sfr-spotlight"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_build_to_rent_selloff_proposal_institutional_sfr_spotlight_c12f6d991f.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_build_to_rent_selloff_proposal_institutional_sfr_spotlight_c12f6d991f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_build_to_rent_selloff_proposal_institutional_sfr_spotlight_c12f6d991f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Build-to-Rent Selloff Rules Are Back: What a 7-Year Mandate Could Mean for Prices and Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A proposal would set a seven-year timeline for some build-to-rent homes to be sold to buyers, potentially affecting inventory, new construction, and renter stability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/senate-proposals-target-institutional-single-family-landlords"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_proposals_target_institutional_single_family_landlords_de0fd7fa4f.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_proposals_target_institutional_single_family_landlords_de0fd7fa4f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_senate_proposals_target_institutional_single_family_landlords_de0fd7fa4f.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Senate proposals target institutional single-family landlords: what the bills do and who feels it</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Two Senate proposals would curb large investors in single-family rentals via purchase restrictions and tax changes that reduce incentives for big portfolios.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-squeezed-home-prices-outpace-rents-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_home_prices_outpace_rents_2026_bd04f6bca9.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_home_prices_outpace_rents_2026_bd04f6bca9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_home_prices_outpace_rents_2026_bd04f6bca9.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investors Feel the Squeeze as Home Prices Outpace Rents in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">February 2026 data show home values rising again while rent growth cools, tightening single-family rental yields as a housing supply gap keeps entry prices firm.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 9th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-squeezed-as-home-prices-outrun-rents"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_as_home_prices_outrun_rents_1acb77694a.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_as_home_prices_outrun_rents_1acb77694a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_squeezed_as_home_prices_outrun_rents_1acb77694a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices vs. Rents in 2026: Why Rental Yields Are Tightening for Investors</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New 2026 data show home prices staying high while rent growth cools in many areas, tightening single-family rental yields and pushing investors toward more selective deal underwriting.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-affordable-rental-shortage-72m-supply-tools-expand"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_affordable_rental_shortage_72m_supply_tools_expand_d19d365942.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_affordable_rental_shortage_72m_supply_tools_expand_d19d365942.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_affordable_rental_shortage_72m_supply_tools_expand_d19d365942.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">America’s 7.2M affordable-rental shortfall: what’s driving it and which fixes are scaling</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The U.S. is short 7.2M affordable rentals for very-low-income households. Here’s what supply packages and local programs are doing to close the gap.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-home-prices-over-rates-become-buyers-top-hurdle"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_over_rates_become_buyers_top_hurdle_3e66d7be59.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_over_rates_become_buyers_top_hurdle_3e66d7be59.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_over_rates_become_buyers_top_hurdle_3e66d7be59.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">High home prices—not mortgage rates—are the top barrier for U.S. buyers in early 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Even as mortgage rates dip below 6%, new survey and market data show high home prices and thin inventory remain the main barrier for U.S. buyers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-supply-gap-build-to-rent-expands"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_gap_build_to_rent_expands_147edf1bf2.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_gap_build_to_rent_expands_147edf1bf2.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_gap_build_to_rent_expands_147edf1bf2.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. housing is still short ~4.03 million homes—why build-to-rent is growing (and what could slow it)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Realtor.com estimates the U.S. ended 2025 short about 4.03 million homes. Build-to-rent is growing, but input costs and tariffs can slow new supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/us-housing-supply-gap-tops-4-million-affordability-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_housing_supply_gap_tops_4_million_affordability_2026_1dbcbe5b04.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_housing_supply_gap_tops_4_million_affordability_2026_1dbcbe5b04.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_us_housing_supply_gap_tops_4_million_affordability_2026_1dbcbe5b04.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">America’s housing supply gap just passed 4 million homes—why affordability is still tight in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Realtor.com estimates the U.S. remains short just over 4 million homes, keeping affordability tight even as some markets cool and forecasts turn modest.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/refreshing-an-investment-property-practical-upgrades-that-boost-appeal-and-value"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_refresh_property_cover_a79bcdc57b.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_refresh_property_cover_a79bcdc57b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_refresh_property_cover_a79bcdc57b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Refreshing an Investment Property: Practical Upgrades That Boost Appeal and Value</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Investment property owners—whether you rent long-term or list short-term—compete on comfort, function, and “this feels easy to live in.” A refresh doesn’t have to mean a full gut remodel; it can be a series of smart improvements that reduce tenant friction, cut maintenance headaches, and make the place photograph well. The trick is choosing upgrades that look good and hold up under real use.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">4 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 3rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-prices-supply-shortage-or-income-driven-demand"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_prices_supply_shortage_or_income_driven_demand_3d205d3778.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_prices_supply_shortage_or_income_driven_demand_3d205d3778.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_prices_supply_shortage_or_income_driven_demand_3d205d3778.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Is the Housing Shortage the Real Driver of High Home Prices? What New Fed Research Says</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New Fed research suggests home prices track average income growth more than housing-unit growth across metros, complicating the usual housing-shortage narrative.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-supply-bills-gain-traction-as-rates-near-6"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_bills_gain_traction_as_rates_near_6_a56059a26a.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_bills_gain_traction_as_rates_near_6_a56059a26a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_supply_bills_gain_traction_as_rates_near_6_a56059a26a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What the Housing for the 21st Century Act and other housing packages could change for supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Federal housing proposals emphasize faster permitting, updated grants, and manufactured housing support to boost supply, with affordability gains likely to be gradual.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/buyer-power-returns-as-listings-surge-and-market-rebalances"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_returns_as_listings_surge_and_market_rebalances_9c438df88a.undefined&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_returns_as_listings_surge_and_market_rebalances_9c438df88a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_returns_as_listings_surge_and_market_rebalances_9c438df88a.undefined&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Buyer Power Returns as Listings Rise: What a More Balanced 2026 Housing Market Looks Like</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Inventory is rising, homes are taking longer to sell, and rates near 6% are improving affordability at the margin—shifting leverage back toward buyers in 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-below-6-affordability-still-tight"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_below_6_affordability_still_tight_81396e12a4.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_below_6_affordability_still_tight_81396e12a4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_below_6_affordability_still_tight_81396e12a4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage rates fall to 5.98%—why many buyers are still priced out</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mortgage rates hit 5.98% on Feb. 26, 2026, but high prices, tight entry-level supply, and low turnover mean affordability remains strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 27th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/frozen-housing-turnover-hits-home-improvement-and-new-build-momentum"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_turnover_hits_home_improvement_and_new_build_momentum_b9dfddd0a2.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_turnover_hits_home_improvement_and_new_build_momentum_b9dfddd0a2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_frozen_housing_turnover_hits_home_improvement_and_new_build_momentum_b9dfddd0a2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why the Frozen Housing Market Is Dragging on Home Depot, Remodel Demand, and 2026 Turnover</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. housing turnover remains near multi-decade lows, rippling into big-ticket remodel demand and home-improvement retail even as mortgage rates ease.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-cool-in-real-terms-affordability-strains-persist"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_in_real_terms_affordability_strains_persist_e28e5dfb12.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_in_real_terms_affordability_strains_persist_e28e5dfb12.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_cool_in_real_terms_affordability_strains_persist_e28e5dfb12.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home prices are barely rising — but inflation and rates keep housing affordability strained</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Late-2025 data show home-price growth slowing and turning negative in real terms, while affordability metrics remain challenging across much of the U.S.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investor-limits-single-family-homes-local-market-effects"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_single_family_homes_local_market_effects_9a7d92abfe.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_single_family_homes_local_market_effects_9a7d92abfe.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_limits_single_family_homes_local_market_effects_9a7d92abfe.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investor limits on single-family homes: how purchase caps and tax changes could ripple through local markets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Proposals to limit large investors in single-family homes could affect prices, rents, and inventory—mostly in metros with concentrated SFR portfolios and depending on thresholds and exemptions.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 25th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-affordability-response-playbook-education-senior-housing-zoning"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_response_playbook_education_senior_housing_zoning_a861667a68.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_response_playbook_education_senior_housing_zoning_a861667a68.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_affordability_response_playbook_education_senior_housing_zoning_a861667a68.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How U.S. communities are responding to housing affordability: education, senior housing, and zoning bottlenecks</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local affordability responses range from homebuyer education to senior housing pipelines and zoning/approval debates as rate-sensitive demand shapes early 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-home-sales-elevated-but-2026-construction-pipeline-fragile"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_elevated_but_2026_construction_pipeline_fragile_4cd5146522.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_elevated_but_2026_construction_pipeline_fragile_4cd5146522.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_home_sales_elevated_but_2026_construction_pipeline_fragile_4cd5146522.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New Home Sales Stayed Elevated in Late 2025 — But the 2026 Construction Pipeline Looks Fragile</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New-home sales ended 2025 near a 745,000 annual pace, but weaker single-family permits and starts point to a fragile 2026 supply pipeline.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 23rd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/proposed-100-home-cutoff-for-institutional-buyers-single-family-inventory"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposed_100_home_cutoff_for_institutional_buyers_single_family_inventory_a316bb2fb6.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposed_100_home_cutoff_for_institutional_buyers_single_family_inventory_a316bb2fb6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposed_100_home_cutoff_for_institutional_buyers_single_family_inventory_a316bb2fb6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">A proposed 100-home cutoff for institutional buyers: what it could mean for single-family inventory</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Draft language would restrict some large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes at a reported 100-home threshold, with exemptions like build-to-rent shaping the impact.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/proposal-cap-large-investors-single-family-home-buying"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposal_cap_large_investors_single_family_home_buying_a2e46c68f3.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposal_cap_large_investors_single_family_home_buying_a2e46c68f3.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_proposal_cap_large_investors_single_family_home_buying_a2e46c68f3.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What a 100+ home investor buying cap could mean for single-family prices, rentals, and supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Draft language would limit single-family home purchases by large investors (100+ homes), with carve-outs for build-to-rent and major rental rehabs. Here’s what could change.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/states-push-faster-permitting-and-zoning-tweaks-to-add-homes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_push_faster_permitting_and_zoning_tweaks_to_add_homes_c7ac438c0f.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_push_faster_permitting_and_zoning_tweaks_to_add_homes_c7ac438c0f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_push_faster_permitting_and_zoning_tweaks_to_add_homes_c7ac438c0f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">States advance pro-building policies to boost housing supply and lower per-unit costs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">States and localities are advancing supply-side housing policies—ADUs, duplex zoning, parking caps, and targeted funding—to expand attainable housing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-tighten-grip-on-us-housing-squeezing-affordability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_tighten_grip_on_us_housing_squeezing_affordability_97bfa1ade5.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_tighten_grip_on_us_housing_squeezing_affordability_97bfa1ade5.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_tighten_grip_on_us_housing_squeezing_affordability_97bfa1ade5.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investors’ share of U.S. home buying remains elevated — and local concentration is the affordability flashpoint</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New 2026 data points show investor activity remains elevated in U.S. housing, with the biggest affordability impact where investors concentrate in entry-level homes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-keep-buying-while-traditional-buyers-sit-out"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_keep_buying_while_traditional_buyers_sit_out_5ba291e104.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_keep_buying_while_traditional_buyers_sit_out_5ba291e104.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_keep_buying_while_traditional_buyers_sit_out_5ba291e104.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investor Buying Stays Elevated: What 2025 Data Says About 2026 Homebuyer Competition</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Investor participation in single-family homes stayed elevated through late 2025. Here’s what the latest data shows nationally and in markets like Miami and California’s Central Valley.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 18th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/assumable-mortgages-sub-3-percent-rates-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_assumable_mortgages_sub_3_percent_rates_2026_f4cf6f8ee7.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_assumable_mortgages_sub_3_percent_rates_2026_f4cf6f8ee7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_assumable_mortgages_sub_3_percent_rates_2026_f4cf6f8ee7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Assumable Mortgages in 2026: How Buyers Can Get Sub-3% Rates—and the Tradeoffs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Assumable FHA and VA mortgages can let buyers keep ultra-low pandemic-era rates, but equity gaps, qualification rules, and slow processing limit who can use them.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investor-share-us-home-purchases-near-30-percent-2025"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_share_us_home_purchases_near_30_percent_2025_c50b5be598.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_share_us_home_purchases_near_30_percent_2025_c50b5be598.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_share_us_home_purchases_near_30_percent_2025_c50b5be598.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investors Held About 30% of U.S. Home Purchases in 2025—What That Means for Buyers</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cotality data summarized by HousingWire show investors held about 30% of U.S. single-family home purchases through 2025, with big differences by metro.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/existing-home-sales-slump-affordability-improves-january-2026"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slump_affordability_improves_january_2026_bdad405a58.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slump_affordability_improves_january_2026_bdad405a58.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slump_affordability_improves_january_2026_bdad405a58.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing-Home Sales Slumped in January 2026 Even as Affordability Improved: What the Data Says</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">January 2026 existing-home sales fell sharply even as affordability improved. Here’s what NAR’s data says about rates, inventory, and demand.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/existing-home-sales-slide-as-affordability-improves"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slide_as_affordability_improves_e81d629cf2.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slide_as_affordability_improves_e81d629cf2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_existing_home_sales_slide_as_affordability_improves_e81d629cf2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Existing-Home Sales Drop 8.4% in January, Even as Affordability Improves: What It Means for Spring 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, but affordability improved to its best level since March 2022 as rates eased and income growth outpaced prices.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investor-ban-built-to-rent-carve-out-more-renting"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_ban_built_to_rent_carve_out_more_renting_6c7cbee33a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_ban_built_to_rent_carve_out_more_renting_6c7cbee33a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investor_ban_built_to_rent_carve_out_more_renting_6c7cbee33a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why investor-ban headlines may still lead to more renting (built-to-rent carve-outs explained)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Investor restrictions may curb competition for existing homes, but built-to-rent carve-outs can steer capital toward new rental neighborhoods instead of starter homes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/housing-for-the-21st-century-act-passes-house-fee-relief-faster-building"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_passes_house_fee_relief_faster_building_5ab0ef57be.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_passes_house_fee_relief_faster_building_5ab0ef57be.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_passes_house_fee_relief_faster_building_5ab0ef57be.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What the Housing for the 21st Century Act could change for homebuilding costs in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The House passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act as lawmakers focus on lowering build costs, streamlining reviews, and offsetting impact fees to boost supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/house-advances-housing-for-the-21st-century-act-to-expand-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_advances_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_to_expand_supply_a542f3656a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_advances_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_to_expand_supply_a542f3656a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_house_advances_housing_for_the_21st_century_act_to_expand_supply_a542f3656a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What the Housing for the 21st Century Act Would Change for Housing Supply (Permits, Zoning, Finance)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The House advanced the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a supply-focused package targeting permitting delays, program updates, and financing rules that can unlock more homes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/if-its-not-just-a-shortage-new-research-reframes-whats-driving-home-prices"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_if_its_not_just_a_shortage_new_research_reframes_whats_driving_home_prices_4150e36be4.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_if_its_not_just_a_shortage_new_research_reframes_whats_driving_home_prices_4150e36be4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_if_its_not_just_a_shortage_new_research_reframes_whats_driving_home_prices_4150e36be4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Is the Housing Affordability Crisis Really a Supply Shortage? New Research Points to Demand and Income</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New SF Fed research suggests home prices track income-driven demand more than unit counts, even as inventory improves and rates hover near 6%.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/states-and-cities-accelerate-hands-on-housing-affordability-policy"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_and_cities_accelerate_hands_on_housing_affordability_policy_57bd3f0474.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_and_cities_accelerate_hands_on_housing_affordability_policy_57bd3f0474.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_and_cities_accelerate_hands_on_housing_affordability_policy_57bd3f0474.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">States and cities move from housing targets to tools: faster permits, missing middle, and gap financing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">States and cities are tightening housing affordability tools: faster approvals, missing-middle reforms, gap financing, and new investor guardrails in early 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/entry-level-supply-push-meets-investor-caps-in-single-family-housing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_supply_push_meets_investor_caps_in_single_family_housing_c49959af13.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_supply_push_meets_investor_caps_in_single_family_housing_c49959af13.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_entry_level_supply_push_meets_investor_caps_in_single_family_housing_c49959af13.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Entry-Level “Trump Homes,” Rent-to-Own, and Investor Caps: What They Mean for U.S. Housing Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Builders are pitching entry-level supply and rent-to-own concepts as cities test investor caps and factory-built homes promise faster delivery.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 6th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-to-own-trump-homes-claims-meet-reality-check-in-a-tight-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_to_own_trump_homes_claims_meet_reality_check_in_a_tight_housing_market_b94c38c33e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_to_own_trump_homes_claims_meet_reality_check_in_a_tight_housing_market_b94c38c33e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_to_own_trump_homes_claims_meet_reality_check_in_a_tight_housing_market_b94c38c33e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What “Trump Homes” Means for Affordability: Rent-to-Own Claims, Builder Pushback, and the Rate Risk</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A rent-to-own “Trump Homes” concept is in the news, but builders say no coordinated national program is underway. Here’s what it could mean for prices, rates, and supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rate-relief-vs-home-prices-the-affordability-tightrope"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_relief_vs_home_prices_the_affordability_tightrope_4f4eaee877.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_relief_vs_home_prices_the_affordability_tightrope_4f4eaee877.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_relief_vs_home_prices_the_affordability_tightrope_4f4eaee877.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Can Mortgage-Rate Relief Lower Payments Without Driving Home Prices Higher?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A proposed $200B mortgage-bond purchase aims to lower mortgage rates, but analysts warn cheaper financing can lift home prices when inventory is tight.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/buyer-power-slowly-returns-as-regional-price-growth-cools"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_slowly_returns_as_regional_price_growth_cools_2ccb3c102c.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_slowly_returns_as_regional_price_growth_cools_2ccb3c102c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_buyer_power_slowly_returns_as_regional_price_growth_cools_2ccb3c102c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Buyer Power Slowly Returns as Regional Price Growth Cools</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Regional cooling is improving buyer leverage: more listings, more price cuts, and softer conditions in parts of the West and Southwest Florida, while some ZIP codes still rise.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-housing-policy-experiments-zoning-tax-relief-adaptive-reuse"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_policy_experiments_zoning_tax_relief_adaptive_reuse_f3b8f10cbe.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_policy_experiments_zoning_tax_relief_adaptive_reuse_f3b8f10cbe.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_housing_policy_experiments_zoning_tax_relief_adaptive_reuse_f3b8f10cbe.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local Housing Policy Experiments: What’s Working to Add Supply (and What May Raise Prices)</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are testing smaller-lot zoning, property-tax relief, adaptive reuse, tiny homes, and sweat-equity programs to improve housing affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 1st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/high-home-prices-vs-affordability-pressures"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_vs_affordability_pressures_803590889a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_vs_affordability_pressures_803590889a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_high_home_prices_vs_affordability_pressures_803590889a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why ‘Keeping Home Prices High’ Conflicts With Affordability—and What Actually Moves Payments</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Home values and affordability often pull in opposite directions. With 30-year rates near 6%, 2026 relief may come from slower price growth and easing borrowing costs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-prices-up-rates-down-homeowner-first-housing-message"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_up_rates_down_homeowner_first_housing_message_7a4bd8658d.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_up_rates_down_homeowner_first_housing_message_7a4bd8658d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_prices_up_rates_down_homeowner_first_housing_message_7a4bd8658d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why “Keep Prices High, Cut Rates” Keeps Housing Affordability Stuck</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Keeping home prices high while relying on lower mortgage rates may protect owner equity but leaves first-time buyer affordability constrained without more supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 31st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/luxury-home-demand-holds-up-as-mainstream-market-cools"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_home_demand_holds_up_as_mainstream_market_cools_a58ee2da1a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_home_demand_holds_up_as_mainstream_market_cools_a58ee2da1a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_luxury_home_demand_holds_up_as_mainstream_market_cools_a58ee2da1a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Luxury housing stays strong while the rest of the market cools: what the split means in 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mainstream buyers face affordability strain, but luxury demand is more resilient. Here’s what the split market means for pricing and new construction.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 29th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/homebuyer-deal-cancellations-hit-multi-year-high-as-prices-keep-rising"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuyer_deal_cancellations_hit_multi_year_high_as_prices_keep_rising_18f9f16bad.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuyer_deal_cancellations_hit_multi_year_high_as_prices_keep_rising_18f9f16bad.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_homebuyer_deal_cancellations_hit_multi_year_high_as_prices_keep_rising_18f9f16bad.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Record Homebuyer Deal Cancellations, but Prices Still Rise: What the Data Say Heading Into 2026</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Redfin data show December home-purchase cancellations surged, while Case-Shiller and FHFA still report modest home price gains heading into 2026.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/home-price-gains-return-but-not-everywhere"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_return_but_not_everywhere_4703b06564.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_return_but_not_everywhere_4703b06564.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_home_price_gains_return_but_not_everywhere_4703b06564.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">U.S. Home Prices Pick Up Again—But Regional Divergence Is Now the Main Story</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">FHFA and Case-Shiller show November home prices rising again, but gains are concentrating in the Midwest and Northeast as parts of the South and West cool.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 28th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rate-stimulus-vs-supply-fixes-housing-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_stimulus_vs_supply_fixes_housing_costs_ddd20a18af.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_stimulus_vs_supply_fixes_housing_costs_ddd20a18af.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rate_stimulus_vs_supply_fixes_housing_costs_ddd20a18af.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage-rate stimulus vs. supply fixes: what the newest housing-cost proposals could mean</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New housing-cost proposals split between faster mortgage-payment relief and slower supply expansion. Here’s what each could mean for affordability and inventory.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/single-family-investor-restrictions-shift-demand-toward-build-to-rent"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_single_family_investor_restrictions_shift_demand_toward_build_to_rent_a7336bb53c.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_single_family_investor_restrictions_shift_demand_toward_build_to_rent_a7336bb53c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_single_family_investor_restrictions_shift_demand_toward_build_to_rent_a7336bb53c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Investor scrutiny on single-family home buying: why build-to-rent may be the near-term winner</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A new executive order increases scrutiny of bulk single-family home buying, potentially shifting competition in starter-home markets and supporting build-to-rent development.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-strains-as-prices-outrun-incomes-in-supply-starved-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_strains_as_prices_outrun_incomes_in_supply_starved_markets_ed42655ae9.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_strains_as_prices_outrun_incomes_in_supply_starved_markets_ed42655ae9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_strains_as_prices_outrun_incomes_in_supply_starved_markets_ed42655ae9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Home Prices Are Flat in Some Metros—So Why Does Affordability Still Feel Worse?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Prices may be flat in some metros, but high rates and an entry-level supply gap keep U.S. homeownership affordability strained.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 26th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/scrutiny-builds-on-institutional-landlords-in-single-family-rentals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_scrutiny_builds_on_institutional_landlords_in_single_family_rentals_13dcc82367.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_scrutiny_builds_on_institutional_landlords_in_single_family_rentals_13dcc82367.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_scrutiny_builds_on_institutional_landlords_in_single_family_rentals_13dcc82367.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Institutional Landlords Face Growing Scrutiny in Single-Family Rentals—What the Data Actually Shows</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Institutional landlords are under renewed scrutiny. Research finds mixed impacts, with ownership concentrated in certain metros and neighborhoods.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 21st, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-caps-and-transparency-rules-expand-landlords-push-back"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_caps_and_transparency_rules_expand_landlords_push_back_93ccc1bb35.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_caps_and_transparency_rules_expand_landlords_push_back_93ccc1bb35.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_caps_and_transparency_rules_expand_landlords_push_back_93ccc1bb35.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rent caps, disclosure mandates, and enforcement: the new front line in U.S. rental housing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rent caps and tenant disclosure rules are tightening in key U.S. markets. Here’s what changes in LA, NYC, and Washington mean for rents and operations.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 20th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/crackdown-on-algorithmic-rent-setting-accelerates"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_algorithmic_rent_setting_accelerates_9a5b8b8f7e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_algorithmic_rent_setting_accelerates_9a5b8b8f7e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_algorithmic_rent_setting_accelerates_9a5b8b8f7e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Algorithmic Rent-Setting Is Under Pressure: What New Settlements and State Bans Mean</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Settlements and new state rules are tightening how rent-setting algorithms can use nonpublic competitor data and shape pricing in U.S. apartment markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 19th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-rules-tighten-caps-fee-limits-and-enforcement"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_rules_tighten_caps_fee_limits_and_enforcement_c0ba804145.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_rules_tighten_caps_fee_limits_and_enforcement_c0ba804145.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_rules_tighten_caps_fee_limits_and_enforcement_c0ba804145.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rent rules tighten nationwide: caps, fee limits, and enforcement raise landlord compliance stakes</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. cities and states are tightening rent rules with updated caps, fee limits, and more enforcement, increasing compliance demands for landlords.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 17th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/states-step-up-enforcement-of-rent-caps-and-rent-setting-rules"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_step_up_enforcement_of_rent_caps_and_rent_setting_rules_1230e8292f.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_step_up_enforcement_of_rent_caps_and_rent_setting_rules_1230e8292f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_step_up_enforcement_of_rent_caps_and_rent_setting_rules_1230e8292f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">States and cities crack down on illegal rent hikes, rent caps, and fee workarounds</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">States and cities are enforcing rent caps and fee rules with refunds, settlements, and tighter rent-stabilization limits that raise compliance stakes.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 16th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/small-and-accidental-landlords-reshape-us-rental-supply"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_and_accidental_landlords_reshape_us_rental_supply_18a40be0d8.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_and_accidental_landlords_reshape_us_rental_supply_18a40be0d8.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_and_accidental_landlords_reshape_us_rental_supply_18a40be0d8.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Small and ‘Accidental’ Landlords Are Reshaping U.S. Rental Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Small landlords still own a large share of U.S. rentals, especially 1–4 unit properties. Here’s how their costs and decisions affect rents, quality, and supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 14th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/landlords-squeezed-as-rent-growth-cools-while-compliance-costs-rise"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_as_rent_growth_cools_while_compliance_costs_rise_2d37209cf0.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_as_rent_growth_cools_while_compliance_costs_rise_2d37209cf0.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_as_rent_growth_cools_while_compliance_costs_rise_2d37209cf0.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Landlords Face a New Squeeze: Cooling Rent Growth Meets Rising Operating and Compliance Costs</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rent growth is cooling nationally, but operating costs and new compliance rules are rising—squeezing landlord margins even as tenants remain cost-burdened.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 12th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/algorithmic-rent-setting-bans-force-landlords-to-change-pricing-playbooks"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_algorithmic_rent_setting_bans_force_landlords_to_change_pricing_playbooks_2f88a3a1e7.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_algorithmic_rent_setting_bans_force_landlords_to_change_pricing_playbooks_2f88a3a1e7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_algorithmic_rent_setting_bans_force_landlords_to_change_pricing_playbooks_2f88a3a1e7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Algorithmic Rent-Setting Crackdown: What New Bans and Settlements Mean for U.S. Apartment Pricing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Bans and settlements are limiting rent-setting algorithms that use competitors’ nonpublic data, reshaping U.S. apartment pricing, compliance, and documentation.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 11th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-and-appliance-requirements-expand-rental-habitability"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_appliance_requirements_expand_rental_habitability_5d49d1b1b4.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_appliance_requirements_expand_rental_habitability_5d49d1b1b4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_appliance_requirements_expand_rental_habitability_5d49d1b1b4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Cooling and Appliance Requirements Are Redefining Rental Habitability Standards</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">California and Los Angeles County are expanding rental habitability rules to include core appliances and indoor cooling standards, changing landlord compliance obligations.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 10th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/legal-heat-rises-for-big-landlords-in-us-cities"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_legal_heat_rises_for_big_landlords_in_us_cities_79c828db16.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_legal_heat_rises_for_big_landlords_in_us_cities_79c828db16.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_legal_heat_rises_for_big_landlords_in_us_cities_79c828db16.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Cities escalate enforcement against big landlords: hearings, fines, and rent-setting scrutiny</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are escalating enforcement against large landlords—through hearings, fines, and settlements focused on rent practices and housing conditions.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 8th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-enforcement-actions-target-algorithmic-rent-setting"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_enforcement_actions_target_algorithmic_rent_setting_c049c68c54.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_enforcement_actions_target_algorithmic_rent_setting_c049c68c54.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_enforcement_actions_target_algorithmic_rent_setting_c049c68c54.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rent enforcement is escalating: refunds, penalties, and new limits on algorithmic rent-setting</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Enforcement actions are driving rent refunds, penalties, and new limits on algorithmic rent-setting tools tied to alleged coordinated pricing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/nyc-rental-ripoff-hearings-tenant-complaints-enforcement"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nyc_rental_ripoff_hearings_tenant_complaints_enforcement_28b9aeff77.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nyc_rental_ripoff_hearings_tenant_complaints_enforcement_28b9aeff77.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_nyc_rental_ripoff_hearings_tenant_complaints_enforcement_28b9aeff77.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">NYC’s ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearings: What They Are, What They Can Change, and What to Watch</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NYC is launching “Rental Ripoff” hearings in all five boroughs to collect tenant testimony on fees and conditions, then publish a report aimed at guiding enforcement.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 7th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/fee-crackdowns-shift-what-renters-pay-beyond-base-rent"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_fee_crackdowns_shift_what_renters_pay_beyond_base_rent_b375fa2a39.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_fee_crackdowns_shift_what_renters_pay_beyond_base_rent_b375fa2a39.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_fee_crackdowns_shift_what_renters_pay_beyond_base_rent_b375fa2a39.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rental Fees Are the New Front Line: How Local Rules Are Changing the True Cost of Renting</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are targeting add-on rental charges and rent hikes, pushing clearer all-in pricing and changing how owners structure leases.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 5th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-wave-of-rent-control-and-rent-cap-reforms-reshapes-local-markets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_wave_of_rent_control_and_rent_cap_reforms_reshapes_local_markets_bc46456c7d.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_wave_of_rent_control_and_rent_cap_reforms_reshapes_local_markets_bc46456c7d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_wave_of_rent_control_and_rent_cap_reforms_reshapes_local_markets_bc46456c7d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Rent Control And Rent Cap Reforms Are Reshaping Local Rental Markets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local rent caps and rent control updates in cities like Los Angeles and states like Washington are reshaping how U.S. landlords set rents and how stable tenants’ costs can be.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-inflation-landlord-finances-pressure"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_inflation_landlord_finances_pressure_d81f1b418e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_inflation_landlord_finances_pressure_d81f1b418e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_inflation_landlord_finances_pressure_d81f1b418e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rents Are Outpacing Inflation While Landlords Say They’re Squeezed: What’s Really Going On?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rents are rising faster than inflation nationwide even as many landlords report higher costs, highlighting mounting affordability and cash-flow strains in pricey U.S. cities.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 4th, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/states-crack-down-on-rent-price-fixing-beyond-algorithms"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_crack_down_on_rent_price_fixing_beyond_algorithms_7a4576bf06.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_crack_down_on_rent_price_fixing_beyond_algorithms_7a4576bf06.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_states_crack_down_on_rent_price_fixing_beyond_algorithms_7a4576bf06.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Regulators Are Cracking Down on Rent Price Fixing Beyond Algorithms</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Federal and state regulators are expanding rent price-fixing enforcement, combining algorithm cases with broader crackdowns on landlord data-sharing and coordination.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-local-rules-target-short-term-rentals-us-cities"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_local_rules_target_short_term_rentals_us_cities_0c26280e3c.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_local_rules_target_short_term_rentals_us_cities_0c26280e3c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_local_rules_target_short_term_rentals_us_cities_0c26280e3c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New City Rules on Short Term Rentals Could Reshape Local Housing Markets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Many U.S. cities are tightening short term rental rules with primary-residence limits, caps on investor units, and tougher enforcement, reshaping local housing markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 2nd, 2026</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/courts-cities-rental-inspection-mandates"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_courts_cities_rental_inspection_mandates_08cf52387f.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_courts_cities_rental_inspection_mandates_08cf52387f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_courts_cities_rental_inspection_mandates_08cf52387f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Rental Inspection Mandates and Registries Are Reshaping U.S. Landlord–Tenant Rules</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities nationwide are expanding rental inspections, fees, and registries to tackle unsafe housing, while landlords raise legal and cost concerns.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 31st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-and-habitability-rules-rental-landlord-obligations"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_habitability_rules_rental_landlord_obligations_28079af104.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_habitability_rules_rental_landlord_obligations_28079af104.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_and_habitability_rules_rental_landlord_obligations_28079af104.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Cooling Mandates and Habitability Rules Are Rewriting Rental Landlord Obligations</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local governments are tightening cooling, appliance, and inspection rules, raising landlord costs while aiming for safer, healthier rental housing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 31st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/dcs-rental-act-eviction-unpaid-rent-rules"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dcs_rental_act_eviction_unpaid_rent_rules_678d7566ea.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dcs_rental_act_eviction_unpaid_rent_rules_678d7566ea.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_dcs_rental_act_eviction_unpaid_rent_rules_678d7566ea.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Inside DC’s RENTAL Act: How a sweeping eviction and rent-debt overhaul could reshape the rental market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">DC’s proposed RENTAL Act would extend eviction timelines, curb late fees and add paperwork for landlords, raising questions about rental supply and tenant stability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 29th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/broker-fees-rent-costs-nyc-renters-landlords"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_broker_fees_rent_costs_nyc_renters_landlords_b40eaaeab6.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_broker_fees_rent_costs_nyc_renters_landlords_b40eaaeab6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_broker_fees_rent_costs_nyc_renters_landlords_b40eaaeab6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How NYC’s New Broker-Fee Rules Could Reshape Rents, Leasing, and Affordability</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">NYC’s new broker-fee rules shift commissions from renters to landlords, cutting move-in costs but raising questions about how much of that expense will flow into rents.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 28th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-far-can-local-rent-control-go"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_how_far_can_local_rent_control_go_042e212b87.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_how_far_can_local_rent_control_go_042e212b87.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_how_far_can_local_rent_control_go_042e212b87.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Local Rent Control Is Entering a New Phase: Tighter Caps, Tougher Enforcement, and Bans on Rent Algorithms</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">States and cities are tightening rent caps, ramping up enforcement, and banning some rent algorithms, reshaping the risk calculus for landlords, investors, and renters.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 27th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-mandates-landlord-duty-extreme-heat"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_mandates_landlord_duty_extreme_heat_b87dc89493.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_mandates_landlord_duty_extreme_heat_b87dc89493.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_mandates_landlord_duty_extreme_heat_b87dc89493.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How LA’s New 82°F Cooling Mandates Could Rewrite Rental Housing Standards</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">LA city and county are moving to cap indoor rental temperatures at 82°F, making cooling a habitability standard that could reshape landlord costs and tenant protections.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 26th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rising-rents-squeezed-landlords-us-rental-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_rents_squeezed_landlords_us_rental_market_8fcf2ef780.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_rents_squeezed_landlords_us_rental_market_8fcf2ef780.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rising_rents_squeezed_landlords_us_rental_market_8fcf2ef780.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Rents Keep Climbing While Landlords Say They’re Squeezed: What’s Really Happening in the U.S. Rental Market?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rents are still rising faster than inflation, yet many U.S. landlords say higher costs and tighter rules are shrinking margins. Here’s how that tension plays out.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 25th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/deposit-and-fee-reforms-shift-power-balance-us-rentals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_deposit_and_fee_reforms_shift_power_balance_us_rentals_cc8f80590e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_deposit_and_fee_reforms_shift_power_balance_us_rentals_cc8f80590e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_deposit_and_fee_reforms_shift_power_balance_us_rentals_cc8f80590e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Rules On Deposits, Fees, and Evictions Are Rebalancing U.S. Rentals</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are rewriting rules on deposits, rental fees, and nonpayment evictions, reshaping who carries risk and upfront costs in U.S. rentals.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 25th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regulators-crack-down-on-landlord-rent-collusion"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_crack_down_on_landlord_rent_collusion_234d74dfe1.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_crack_down_on_landlord_rent_collusion_234d74dfe1.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_crack_down_on_landlord_rent_collusion_234d74dfe1.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Regulators Escalate Crackdown on Alleged Landlord Rent Collusion, With and Without Algorithms</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Recent cases in DC, NC, NJ and CA show regulators cracking down on landlords accused of coordinating rents through shared data and algorithmic pricing tools.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 23rd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/small-landlords-rent-caps-fee-rules-pushback"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_landlords_rent_caps_fee_rules_pushback_3e534105b9.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_landlords_rent_caps_fee_rules_pushback_3e534105b9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_small_landlords_rent_caps_fee_rules_pushback_3e534105b9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Rent Caps, Fee Limits, and Pricing Rules Are Reshaping Life for Small Landlords</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">From rent caps to fee limits and broker-fee shifts, new rules are squeezing small landlords’ margins and changing how they screen, invest, and decide whether to stay in the market.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 22nd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/regulators-target-landlords-rent-algorithms"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_target_landlords_rent_algorithms_43d8abaec2.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_target_landlords_rent_algorithms_43d8abaec2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_regulators_target_landlords_rent_algorithms_43d8abaec2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Crackdowns on Rent Algorithms Are Reshaping Multifamily Pricing for Big Landlords</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Federal and state actions against RealPage-style rent algorithms and major landlords like Greystar and Cortland are reshaping how multifamily rents can be set.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 21st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rent-relief-disaster-aid-small-landlords-tenants"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_relief_disaster_aid_small_landlords_tenants_4cc6e65578.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_relief_disaster_aid_small_landlords_tenants_4cc6e65578.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rent_relief_disaster_aid_small_landlords_tenants_4cc6e65578.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Local Rent Relief and Disaster Programs Are Propping Up Small Landlords and Tenants</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Local rent relief and disaster recovery programs are tying landlord support to tenant stability, from Renew NC’s Helene repairs to L.A. County’s fire-related rent grants.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 20th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/health-and-safety-rules-raising-landlord-operating-costs"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_health_and_safety_rules_raising_landlord_operating_costs_5d417f2d9a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_health_and_safety_rules_raising_landlord_operating_costs_5d417f2d9a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_health_and_safety_rules_raising_landlord_operating_costs_5d417f2d9a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Health and Safety Standards Are Raising Operating Costs for Landlords</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">New health and safety standards for rentals – from appliances to cooling and lead safety – are raising operating costs for landlords and squeezing bare-bones units.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 20th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-landlord-registries-inspection-mandates-reshape-rentals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_landlord_registries_inspection_mandates_reshape_rentals_4cdd15467c.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_landlord_registries_inspection_mandates_reshape_rentals_4cdd15467c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_landlord_registries_inspection_mandates_reshape_rentals_4cdd15467c.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Local Landlord Registries and Inspection Mandates Are Reshaping U.S. Rentals</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities from Jackson to Pasadena are rolling out landlord registries, per-unit fees, and proactive rental inspections that are raising compliance stakes for rental owners.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 20th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/local-incentives-landlords-rental-code-compliance"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_incentives_landlords_rental_code_compliance_b86d0f1b0d.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_incentives_landlords_rental_code_compliance_b86d0f1b0d.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_local_incentives_landlords_rental_code_compliance_b86d0f1b0d.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Local Incentives Are Pulling Landlords Into Rental Code Compliance</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities are testing grants, bonuses, and online tools to bring landlords into rental code compliance without shrinking tight housing supply.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 16th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/landlords-squeezed-despite-rent-growth"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_despite_rent_growth_20cbf711b3.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_despite_rent_growth_20cbf711b3.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_squeezed_despite_rent_growth_20cbf711b3.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Landlords Feel Squeezed Even as U.S. Rents Keep Climbing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rents are rising faster than inflation, yet many U.S. landlords say higher expenses, concessions and payment risk are squeezing margins.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 15th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/state-enforcers-crack-down-on-illegal-rent-hikes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_state_enforcers_crack_down_on_illegal_rent_hikes_ddfcd74261.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_state_enforcers_crack_down_on_illegal_rent_hikes_ddfcd74261.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_state_enforcers_crack_down_on_illegal_rent_hikes_ddfcd74261.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">State Attorneys General Are Redrawing the Lines on Rent Hikes and Algorithmic Pricing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">State attorneys general in NC, OR, WA and DC are forcing big landlords to refund illegal rent hikes, obey rent caps, and curb algorithmic rent-setting.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 14th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rise-of-accidental-landlords-us-rental-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rise_of_accidental_landlords_us_rental_market_e41ba130c3.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rise_of_accidental_landlords_us_rental_market_e41ba130c3.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rise_of_accidental_landlords_us_rental_market_e41ba130c3.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Accidental Landlords and Wall Street Investors Are Rewriting the U.S. Rental Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Locked-in homeowners are becoming accidental landlords, adding single-family rentals and new competition for big investors while rent growth still outpaces inflation.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 12th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/cooling-rules-rental-inspections-hotter-cities"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_rules_rental_inspections_hotter_cities_904890d17f.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_rules_rental_inspections_hotter_cities_904890d17f.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_cooling_rules_rental_inspections_hotter_cities_904890d17f.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">From Heat Waves To Habitability: How Cities Are Tightening Cooling Rules And Rental Inspections</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">As extreme heat and safety concerns grow, cities like Los Angeles, Detroit and Parkersburg are tightening rental cooling, inspection and habitability rules.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 11th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/landlords-push-back-as-local-rental-rules-tighten"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_push_back_as_local_rental_rules_tighten_c1c73e2a80.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_push_back_as_local_rental_rules_tighten_c1c73e2a80.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_landlords_push_back_as_local_rental_rules_tighten_c1c73e2a80.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Local Rental Rules Are Reshaping the Landlord–Tenant Balance Across U.S. Cities</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are tightening rental rules on inspections, rent caps, fees, and cooling, raising compliance costs and forcing landlords to rethink where and how they invest.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 11th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-tenant-protection-laws-reshape-us-rentals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_tenant_protection_laws_reshape_us_rentals_ea682e5b28.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_tenant_protection_laws_reshape_us_rentals_ea682e5b28.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_tenant_protection_laws_reshape_us_rentals_ea682e5b28.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How New Tenant Protection Laws Are Reshaping U.S. Rental Housing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Cities and states are expanding tenant protections – from rent caps and cooling mandates to inspections and fee limits – reshaping risks for renters and landlords.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 10th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-nearly-one-in-three-us-homes"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_nearly_one_in_three_us_homes_a12968e7ae.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_nearly_one_in_three_us_homes_a12968e7ae.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_nearly_one_in_three_us_homes_a12968e7ae.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
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buyers, refinancers, and renovators toward a slow thaw in the U.S. housing market.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 28th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden 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style="line-height:130%">50-Year Mortgages in the U.S.: Lower Payments Today, Bigger Risks Tomorrow</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A look at proposed 50-year mortgages in the U.S., how much they really cut payments, and why they may increase total interest and risk without fixing housing affordability.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" 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1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Creative Financing and Hybrid Short‑Term Rental Loans Are Changing the Game for Small US Investors</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Hybrid short-term rental loans and smarter rate strategies are helping small U.S. real estate investors qualify, buy rentals, and manage cash flow despite higher rates.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 28th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/refinance-wave-builds-as-us-mortgage-rates-retreat"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_refinance_wave_builds_as_us_mortgage_rates_retreat_f8035881da.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_refinance_wave_builds_as_us_mortgage_rates_retreat_f8035881da.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_refinance_wave_builds_as_us_mortgage_rates_retreat_f8035881da.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Refinance Wave Builds as Mortgage Rates Fall: What It Means for Homeowners and the Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">As US mortgage rates fall into the low‑6% range, refinance demand is surging while housing turnover and home sales remain historically subdued.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 23rd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/portable-mortgages-us-housing-lock-in-effect"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_portable_mortgages_us_housing_lock_in_effect_712fb7b139.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_portable_mortgages_us_housing_lock_in_effect_712fb7b139.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_portable_mortgages_us_housing_lock_in_effect_712fb7b139.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Portable Mortgages in the U.S.: How Taking Your Rate With You Could Reshape Housing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The U.S. is studying portable mortgages that let borrowers take their low rates to a new home, aiming to ease the housing lock-in effect and reshape mobility.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 22nd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/corporate-and-investor-buyers-reshape-local-homeownership"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_corporate_and_investor_buyers_reshape_local_homeownership_2c18b376db.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_corporate_and_investor_buyers_reshape_local_homeownership_2c18b376db.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_corporate_and_investor_buyers_reshape_local_homeownership_2c18b376db.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Corporate and Institutional Investors Are Reshaping Local Homeownership in U.S. Markets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Investor buyers are capturing a growing share of U.S. homes, from Philly rowhouses to Orlando multifamily deals, reshaping rental supply and access to homeownership.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 21st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/insurance-cost-shock-us-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_cost_shock_us_housing_market_8d10e710ff.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_cost_shock_us_housing_market_8d10e710ff.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_insurance_cost_shock_us_housing_market_8d10e710ff.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Soaring Home Insurance Costs Are Quietly Reshaping the U.S. Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Rising homeowners insurance premiums are taking a record share of U.S. housing payments, reshaping affordability, demand, and real estate underwriting.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 21st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/crackdown-on-rent-setting-software-algorithmic-pricing-rules"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_rent_setting_software_algorithmic_pricing_rules_a1f7a25558.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_rent_setting_software_algorithmic_pricing_rules_a1f7a25558.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_crackdown_on_rent_setting_software_algorithmic_pricing_rules_a1f7a25558.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The Crackdown on Rent-Setting Software: How New Rules Could Reshape U.S. Rents</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A Greystar settlement and Portland’s proposed ban on algorithmic rent-setting signal a new era of scrutiny for how U.S. landlords use software to price rentals.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">7 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 20th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/older-repeat-buyers-reshaping-us-homeownership"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_older_repeat_buyers_reshaping_us_homeownership_9c22e80179.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_older_repeat_buyers_reshaping_us_homeownership_9c22e80179.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_older_repeat_buyers_reshaping_us_homeownership_9c22e80179.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Older Repeat Buyers Are Quietly Reshaping U.S. Homeownership</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Older repeat buyers and cash-rich boomers now dominate U.S. home purchases, pushing the typical first-time buyer age to 40 and widening the homeownership gap.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 18th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/hidden-homeownership-costs-2025-zillow-thumbtack"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_hidden_homeownership_costs_2025_zillow_thumbtack_2de64d4af4.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_hidden_homeownership_costs_2025_zillow_thumbtack_2de64d4af4.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_hidden_homeownership_costs_2025_zillow_thumbtack_2de64d4af4.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The Real Cost of Owning a Home in 2025: Hidden Expenses Now Near $16,000 a Year</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Zillow and Thumbtack say hidden homeownership costs now average $15,979 a year as mortgage rates hover near 6.24%, tightening U.S. housing budgets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 17th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-lock-in-freezes-mobility-deepens-housing-slump"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_lock_in_freezes_mobility_deepens_housing_slump_a1694c504c.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_lock_in_freezes_mobility_deepens_housing_slump_a1694c504c.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_lock_in_freezes_mobility_deepens_housing_slump_a1694c504c.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mortgage Lock‑In: Why Homeowners Aren’t Moving—and How It’s Freezing Supply</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Fed and FHFA research show mortgage rate lock‑in stalled moves and sales. With the 30‑year fixed near 6.24%, listings stay tight even as applications rise.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 17th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/affordability-squeeze-price-cuts-delistings-cheaper-metros"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_price_cuts_delistings_cheaper_metros_aa14000174.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_price_cuts_delistings_cheaper_metros_aa14000174.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_affordability_squeeze_price_cuts_delistings_cheaper_metros_aa14000174.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Affordability Squeeze Is Reshaping U.S. Housing: Price Cuts, Delistings, and a Shift to Cheaper Metros</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Affordability is steering U.S. housing: price cuts and delistings are up as buyers shift to cheaper metros like Pittsburgh and parts of Florida.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 16th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/50-year-mortgages-lower-payments-higher-costs-rules"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_50_year_mortgages_lower_payments_higher_costs_rules_f7f0d2937b.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_50_year_mortgages_lower_payments_higher_costs_rules_f7f0d2937b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_50_year_mortgages_lower_payments_higher_costs_rules_f7f0d2937b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">50-Year Mortgages in the U.S.: What They’d Really Do to Payments, Prices, and Risk</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">A 50-year mortgage would trim monthly payments but raise total interest, slow equity, and faces big QM and GSE hurdles. Here’s what U.S. buyers should know.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 15th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/investors-one-third-us-home-purchases-2025-rentals-stabilize"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_one_third_us_home_purchases_2025_rentals_stabilize_23ef1938fa.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_one_third_us_home_purchases_2025_rentals_stabilize_23ef1938fa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_investors_one_third_us_home_purchases_2025_rentals_stabilize_23ef1938fa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Are Investors Really Buying One-Third of U.S. Homes? The 2025 Housing Investor Boom, Explained</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Investor share of home purchases is elevated in 2025. Builders court small landlords, fractional platforms add trading, and rents look flat-to-stabilizing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 14th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mortgage-rates-near-6-refis-and-builder-buydowns-2025"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_6_refis_and_builder_buydowns_2025_aa378f0e49.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_6_refis_and_builder_buydowns_2025_aa378f0e49.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_mortgage_rates_near_6_refis_and_builder_buydowns_2025_aa378f0e49.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Low-6% Mortgage Rates Bring Refi Revival and Builder Buydowns—While 50-Year Loans Loom as a Debate</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">U.S. mortgage rates hover near 6%. Refinances are back, builders are buying down rates, and 50-year loans are being debated. What buyers and owners should know now.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">5 min read</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 13th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rei-lense-for-ios-see-investment-metrics-inside-your-favorite-real-estate-apps-zillow-redfin-realtor-and-maps"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_ios_app_to_app_060d5d5f62.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_ios_app_to_app_060d5d5f62.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rei_lense_ios_app_to_app_060d5d5f62.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">REI Lense for iOS — See Investment Metrics Inside Your Favorite Real-Estate Apps: Zillow, Redfin, Realtor, and Maps!</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">The brand-new REI Lense app brings instant investor insights (Rent, Cashflow, Cash on Cash, Cap Rate) directly into other mobile apps: Zillow, Redfin, Realtor, Google Maps, and Apple Maps!</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 1st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rei-lense-i-os-app-full-property-analysis-now-just-one-tap-away"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_26_avg_2025_g_16_31_02_41db62848b.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_26_avg_2025_g_16_31_02_41db62848b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_26_avg_2025_g_16_31_02_41db62848b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">REI Lense iOS App: Full Property Analysis Now Just One Tap Away</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover the new REI Lense iOS app that delivers full real estate investment analysis instantly. Share any property from Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor and get cash flow, ROI, comps, and charts without leaving your favorite apps.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 27th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/passive-income-through-real-estate-myth-or-reality"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_avg_2025_g_12_57_09_a243de5b0f.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_avg_2025_g_12_57_09_a243de5b0f.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_avg_2025_g_12_57_09_a243de5b0f.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Passive Income Through Real Estate – Myth Or Reality</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Passive real estate in 2025: higher rates, tight inventory and rising costs raise the bar. Get realistic ROI, risks, and ways to make ownership low-touch.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9-10 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 20th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/10-upgrades-that-boost-rental-value-without-breaking-the-bank"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_6_avg_2025_g_14_42_40_37ed66f692.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_6_avg_2025_g_14_42_40_37ed66f692.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_6_avg_2025_g_14_42_40_37ed66f692.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">10 Upgrades That Boost Rental Value Without Breaking the Bank</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover 10 budget friendly rental renovations to increase rental property ROI. Affordable home upgrades and cheap improvements to attract tenants fast.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9-10 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 13th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/the-1-rule-50-rule-and-why-real-estate-investing-metrics-are-not-one-size-fits-all"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_24_iyul_2025_g_14_14_48_eba33bdec0.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_24_iyul_2025_g_14_14_48_eba33bdec0.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_24_iyul_2025_g_14_14_48_eba33bdec0.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The 1% Rule, 50% Rule, and Why Real Estate Investing Metrics Are Not One-Size-Fits-All</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn how the 1% rule, 50% rule, and 70% rule apply to rental properties and house flipping. Smart investing starts with understanding the right metrics.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6-7 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">August 6th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-are-units-in-multi-family-properties"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_23_iyul_2025_g_12_16_09_08d834a449.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_23_iyul_2025_g_12_16_09_08d834a449.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_23_iyul_2025_g_12_16_09_08d834a449.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What Are Units in Multi-Family Properties? </p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Multi-unit properties offer more income and stability. Learn what “units” mean and how REI Lense helps you evaluate deals with real numbers.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">3 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 30th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-to-find-off-market-properties-faster-than-your-competition"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_8_iyul_2025_g_20_45_27_0ef5bd65cb.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_8_iyul_2025_g_20_45_27_0ef5bd65cb.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_8_iyul_2025_g_20_45_27_0ef5bd65cb.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Find Off-Market Properties Faster Than Your Competition</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn how to find off-market properties before your competition. Discover proven strategies, tools, and tips to uncover hidden real estate deals fast.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">13-15 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 23rd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-rental-property-taxes-shape-your-investment-returns"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_iyul_2025_g_20_14_46_9d589a609b.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_iyul_2025_g_20_14_46_9d589a609b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_14_iyul_2025_g_20_14_46_9d589a609b.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Rental Property Taxes Shape Your Investment Returns</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Explore tax rules for rental property income, deductions, and depreciation. See how planning ahead helps you keep more of your investment returns.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6-7 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 14th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-does-a-real-estate-agent-do"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7937690_1c989d6477.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7937690_1c989d6477.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7937690_1c989d6477.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">What do real estate agents do for buyers vs sellers? Learn how agents guide you through the real estate process, from listing to closing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">13-15 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 10th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-to-raise-rent-without-losing-tenants"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_karolina_grabowska_5900178_87d86269d2.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_karolina_grabowska_5900178_87d86269d2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_karolina_grabowska_5900178_87d86269d2.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Raise Rent Without Losing Tenants</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Worried about raising rent? Learn proven ways to adjust rent without losing tenants. Timing, communication, and fair increase tips inside.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">July 4th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/the-impact-of-remote-work-on-the-real-estate-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_yasmina_h_p8_Dj_Pfq_Eh_W0_unsplash_6c03f9b6c6.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_yasmina_h_p8_Dj_Pfq_Eh_W0_unsplash_6c03f9b6c6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_yasmina_h_p8_Dj_Pfq_Eh_W0_unsplash_6c03f9b6c6.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The Impact of Remote Work on the Real Estate Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Remote work is reshaping where Americans live. Discover real estate trends, rental shifts, and investment opportunities in emerging remote-friendly markets.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 25th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-interest-rates-affect-the-housing-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_30_maya_2025_g_12_35_29_c9bf43d18e.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_30_maya_2025_g_12_35_29_c9bf43d18e.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_30_maya_2025_g_12_35_29_c9bf43d18e.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">See how rising or falling interest rates affect home prices, affordability, and real estate decisions — and how to stay ahead in a changing market.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">13-15 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 18th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/key-metrics-for-real-estate-investing"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_real_estate_metrics_cover_0c24bd2fce.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_real_estate_metrics_cover_0c24bd2fce.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_real_estate_metrics_cover_0c24bd2fce.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Key Metrics for Real Estate Investing</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn the six key real estate metrics – Annual Revenue, NOI, Cash Flow, Cash-on-Cash, Cap Rate &amp; DSCR – to evaluate rental deals and secure optimal financing.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8-9 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 13th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/dti-holding-you-back-how-dscr-helps-real-estate-investors-get-approved"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_10_iyun_2025_g_12_34_54_e99456a5aa.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_10_iyun_2025_g_12_34_54_e99456a5aa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_10_iyun_2025_g_12_34_54_e99456a5aa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">DTI Holding You Back? How DSCR Helps Real Estate Investors Get Approved</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn how the DSCR lets real estate investors qualify for financing when traditional DTI limits block them. Understand, calculate, and improve DSCR for rental property success.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">6-7 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 11th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/fix-and-flip-vs-rental-property-how-to-choose-the-right-real-estate-strategy-for-you"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_artful_homes_m_Jjhpc_S_g_unsplash_894482cddb.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_artful_homes_m_Jjhpc_S_g_unsplash_894482cddb.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_artful_homes_m_Jjhpc_S_g_unsplash_894482cddb.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Fix-and-Flip vs. Rental Property: How to Choose the Right Real Estate Strategy for You</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Compare rental property investing vs. fix-and-flip. Learn the pros, cons, risks, and which strategy fits your goals, capital, timeline, and income needs.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">12-14 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">June 4th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/13-key-tips-for-being-a-successful-landlord"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8962336_f411e228f4.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8962336_f411e228f4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8962336_f411e228f4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">13 Key Tips for Being a Successful Landlord</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover 13 practical tips for becoming a successful landlord, from tenant communication to property maintenance, plus how REI Lense helps with property analysis.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 28th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/long-term-rentals-strategy-in-real-estate-investment"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_20_maya_2025_g_15_51_44_6d0592b7fa.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_20_maya_2025_g_15_51_44_6d0592b7fa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Chat_GPT_Image_20_maya_2025_g_15_51_44_6d0592b7fa.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Long-Term Rentals Strategy in Real Estate Investment</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Maximize your real estate investment with long-term rentals. Understand the benefits, risks, and management tips to ensure steady rental income and property value.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">12-14 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 21st, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/new-in-rei-lense-proceeds-calculator-str-rent-confidence-score-market-score-and-custom-presets"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Dizajn_bez_nazvaniya_1_1_76abfaa60d.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Dizajn_bez_nazvaniya_1_1_76abfaa60d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Dizajn_bez_nazvaniya_1_1_76abfaa60d.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">New in REI Lense: Proceeds Calculator, STR Rent Confidence Score, Market Score, and Custom Presets</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Use our Home Sale Proceeds Calculator to estimate your net profit after selling. Explore STR Market Score, Confidence Score, and preset tools in REI Lense.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">3-4 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 14th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/common-rental-scams-how-landlords-can-spot-and-avoid-them"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rental_scam_blog_post_eaeef47e93.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rental_scam_blog_post_eaeef47e93.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_rental_scam_blog_post_eaeef47e93.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Common Rental Scams: How Landlords Can Spot and Avoid Them</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn how to spot and avoid common rental scams as a landlord. Get practical tips to protect your rental property, income, and avoid tenant fraud.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">May 7th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-to-market-your-home-for-rent"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8963083_919e84e2b4.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8963083_919e84e2b4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_ivan_samkov_8963083_919e84e2b4.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Market Your Home for Rent</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Want to rent out your house quickly and profitably? Learn how to market rental property, write strong listings, and attract quality tenants fast.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">9-11 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 30th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-are-short-term-rentals"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_short_term_rentals_8c75c5d15e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_short_term_rentals_8c75c5d15e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_short_term_rentals_8c75c5d15e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What Are Short-Term Rentals?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Get insights into the short-term rental market and learn what it takes to turn a vacation property into a reliable income stream.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 23rd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/mid-term-rentals-in-real-estate-investment"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_1_b80ec281aa.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_1_b80ec281aa.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_1_b80ec281aa.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Mid-Term Rentals in Real Estate Investment</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Mid-term rentals are becoming a popular option for real estate investors. Learn how they compare to short- and long-term strategies, and when they make the most sense.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">15 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 16th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/your-shortcut-to-smarter-real-estate-investing-now-25-off"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_post_1234_624d2c091e.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_post_1234_624d2c091e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_new_post_1234_624d2c091e.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Your Shortcut to Smarter Real Estate Investing – Now 25% Off</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Save time and make smarter real estate decisions with REI Lense Pro. Instantly analyze deals, compare rental strategies, and get 25% off for a limited time.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 9th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/why-smart-investors-are-making-the-switch-to-rei-lense-pro"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_4_1_f777917144.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_4_1_f777917144.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_4_1_f777917144.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Smart Investors Are Making the Switch to REI Lense Pro</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Get 25% off REI Lense Pro—analyze real estate deals instantly with accurate market data. Offer valid for a limited time.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">April 2nd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/the-countdown-begins-rei-lense-pro-is-almost-here"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_obl_2_d219de95d7.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_obl_2_d219de95d7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_obl_2_d219de95d7.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">The Countdown Begins: REI Lense Pro is Almost Here!</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">REI Lense Pro launches soon! Instantly analyze real estate deals with accurate ROI, cap rate, and cash flow insights. Join early for an exclusive bonus!</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">1-2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 27th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-rei-lense-pro-streamlines-deal-analysis-for-investors"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_artempodrez_5716053_b0de639383.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_artempodrez_5716053_b0de639383.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_artempodrez_5716053_b0de639383.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
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1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Succeed in Real Estate: 13 Key Habits</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover 13 key habits that make real estate investors successful. From financial discipline to risk management—learn how to grow your property portfolio wisely!</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8-9 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">March 5th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/buy-and-hold-strategy-in-real-estate"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801651_8d670be30f.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801651_8d670be30f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801651_8d670be30f.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Buy &amp; Hold Strategy in Real Estate</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Invest in real estate with Buy &amp; Hold: earn passive income, build equity, and leverage tax advantages. Find out how to pick the right property!</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-11 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 25th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/real-estate-vs-inflation-should-you-buy-or-wait"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_markus_winkler_1430818_19813730_3e374515ce.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_markus_winkler_1430818_198
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1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Maximize Your Property Profits with Real Estate Depreciation Strategies</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover how real estate depreciation reduces taxes and boosts profits. Learn key strategies, benefits, and calculations for property investors.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8-10 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">February 4th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-s-new-updates-to-our-real-estate-tools"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_5_e10ba057cc.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_5_e10ba057cc.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_5_e10ba057cc.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What&#x27;s New: Updates to Our Real Estate Tools</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover the latest features and enhancements on our site. Learn more about new tools and updates designed to enhance your real estate investment experience.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">5-6 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 29th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-is-a-mortgage-and-how-does-it-work"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tierra_mallorca_rg_J1_J8_SDEAY_unsplash_8f18ba7194.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tierra_mallorca_rg_J1_J8_SDEAY_unsplash_8f18ba7194.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_tierra_mallorca_rg_J1_J8_SDEAY_unsplash_8f18ba7194.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What Is a Mortgage and How Does It Work?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Learn about mortgages, loan types, and tips for securing the best rates. Find the right real estate financing for your investment or dream home.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">15 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 22nd, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/why-investing-in-real-estate-is-a-smart-idea"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_jessica_bryant_592135_1370704_87dbb0042a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_jessica_bryant_592135_1370704_87dbb0042a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_jessica_bryant_592135_1370704_87dbb0042a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Why Investing in Real Estate Is a Smart Idea</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%"></p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-11 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">January 7th, 2025</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/financial-planning-made-simple-explore-our-calculators"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_sash2s_16886249_9eefaa0dff.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_sash2s_16886249_9eefaa0dff.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_sash2s_16886249_9eefaa0dff.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Financial Planning Made Simple: Explore Our Calculators</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Free tools to simplify financial planning. Calculate mortgages, track rates, check affordability, and project investments with ease and confidence.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">4 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 17th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-technology-is-changing-the-real-estate-market"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_2024_10_15_10_52_06_75b71702dc.png&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_2024_10_15_10_52_06_75b71702dc.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image_2024_10_15_10_52_06_75b71702dc.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How Technology Is Changing the Real Estate Market</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover how technologies like AI, blockchain, and VR are transforming real estate, making buying, selling, and investing easier and more efficient.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">December 10th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/boost-your-short-term-rental-strategy-with-better-comparables-and-seasonality-insights-1"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_6_ff65d94741.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_6_ff65d94741.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_6_ff65d94741.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Boost Your Short-Term Rental Strategy with Better Comparables and Seasonality Insights</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Explore REI Lense&#x27;s latest updates: the return of the Seasonality Chart and improved Comparable Properties for better insights and smarter investment decisions.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">3 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 21st, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-to-avoid-emotional-mistakes-when-buying-real-estate"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_olly_3777572_bb470d74ca.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_olly_3777572_bb470d74ca.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_olly_3777572_bb470d74ca.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Avoid Emotional Mistakes When Buying Real Estate</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover how to prevent emotional mistakes when buying real estate. Make smarter, data-driven decisions and protect your investments with proven techniques.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 12th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/what-s-new-in-the-rei-lense"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_5_84b2c4c395.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_5_84b2c4c395.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_Screenshot_5_84b2c4c395.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">What’s New in the REI Lense?</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover the latest REI Lense updates and features designed to enhance your real estate investment experience.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">5 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">November 1st, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/how-to-choose-the-perfect-investment-property-a-practical-guide-1"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_breno_assis_r3_WAWU_5_Fi5_Q_unsplash_8e9a5b6693.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_breno_assis_r3_WAWU_5_Fi5_Q_unsplash_8e9a5b6693.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_breno_assis_r3_WAWU_5_Fi5_Q_unsplash_8e9a5b6693.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">How to Choose the Perfect Investment Property: a Practical Guide</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover key factors and practical tips for choosing the perfect investment property. This guide helps real estate investors make smart, data-driven decisions for maximum profit.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">10-12 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 22nd, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/real-estate-market-analysis-how-to-use-data-for-maximum-profit"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_669610_4e7ca0a9dd.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_669610_4e7ca0a9dd.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_669610_4e7ca0a9dd.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Real Estate Market Analysis: How to Use Data for Maximum Profit</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">This guide covers key steps, important indicators, and decision-making factors to help investors maximize their profitability in real estate.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">8-10 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 15th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/seasonality-explained"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_590041_1_28818caf01.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_590041_1_28818caf01.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_goumbik_590041_1_28818caf01.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">Seasonality Explained ☔</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">Discover powerful tools for investors with our Seasonality Analysis feature. Get insights into revenue trends, optimize pricing, and forecast cash flow.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 14th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/rei-lense-for-web"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801869_1_7f88c8f0c3.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801869_1_7f88c8f0c3.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_pexels_anna_nekrashevich_6801869_1_7f88c8f0c3.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
1px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">REI Lense for Web!</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">REI Lense for Web is here! Analyze properties quickly and easily without installing a web extension.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 14th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/more-features-less-guesswork"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image02_96b1bd007a.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image02_96b1bd007a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image02_96b1bd007a.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] lg:!text-[20px] text-[16px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-2" style="line-height:130%">More Features, Less Guesswork</p><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] overflow-hidden line-clamp-6 mt-auto lg:!text-[16px] !text-[14px]" style="line-height:150%">REI Lense updates make real estate analysis easier. Now, analyze multiple properties at once and compare investment returns side by side.</p><div class="flex flex-row justify-between mt-[22px]"><div class="flex flex-row items-center gap-[6px]"><svg width="16" height="17" viewBox="0 0 16 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="7.99929" cy="8.50002" r="7.27273" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral"></circle><path d="M8 4.13635V8.49999L11.6364 10.3182" stroke="#A3A5AA" class="stroke-neutral" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start mt-auto" style="line-height:150%">2 min</p></div><p class=" whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16px] text-[12px] !text-grey self-start" style="line-height:150%">October 12th, 2024</p></div></section></a><a class="lg:w-[350px] md:w-[260px] w-full lg:h-[555px] md:h-[461px] h-[440px] mb-[40px] flex flex-col items-center cursor-pointer rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-divider" href="/blog/off-market-off-the-charts-opportunities"><img alt="img" loading="lazy" width="350" height="250" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-full lg:h-[250px] h-[193px] object-cover pb-2 self-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image04_6946891788.jpg&amp;w=384&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image04_6946891788.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rei-lense.com%2Fuploads%2Fsmall_image04_6946891788.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75"/><section class="lg:px-[24px] px-[16px] lg:my-[24px] my-[16px] flex flex-col justify-between flex-1"><p class="font-semibold whitespace-break-spaces text-mainText md:text-[16
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2<script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003eWhen you're buying, one number gets all the attention: cash-on-cash return. It tells you what your money should earn in year one. But that number quietly expires the moment you close.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a property is in your portfolio, the question changes from \"is this a good deal?\" to \"is my money still working as hard as it could be?\" Answering that takes a different metric — and it takes tracking over time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCash-on-Cash Is a Snapshot. Your Returns Are a Moving Target.\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCash-on-cash is a first-year projection based on the day you bought, and it never updates. Your investment, though, doesn't stand still:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"e49bc982f9993c3b2e56b07dbaeae3775\"\u003eYour loan balance pays down and the property appreciates, so your equity grows every year\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"e7c04b60f22f9b790ffca18dc402b51b8\"\u003eRents rise, expenses creep up, and cash flow drifts — sometimes up, sometimes down\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"e400dbfbc3c97c177c0258806da3d4eaf\"\u003eTaxes, insurance, and interest rates all change\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA couple of years in, your real return looks nothing like that original cash-on-cash figure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2258/1570;width:97.6%;\" src=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/portfolio_overview_894fe073d8.png\" alt=\"portfolio-overview.png\" srcset=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/thumbnail_portfolio_overview_894fe073d8.png 224w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/small_portfolio_overview_894fe073d8.png 500w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/medium_portfolio_overview_894fe073d8.png 750w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/large_portfolio_overview_894fe073d8.png 1000w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"2258\" height=\"1570\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturn on Equity Is the Number That Keeps Up\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn on equity (ROE) measures your annual return against the equity you actually have in a property today — not the cash you put in at purchase. That difference is everything.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs equity piles up, that capital often earns a smaller and smaller return just sitting in the walls. A property that was a 10% cash-on-cash deal at closing can quietly slip to a 4% return on equity a few years later — and you'd never know it without tracking.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Real Payoff: Knowing What to Tune\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracking ROE isn't busywork. It's how y
2ou actively manage a portfolio instead of just holding it. When you can see each property's current return, you can act on the laggards:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"e3a64c8c63ba53c6602861c46d1a94c45\"\u003eImprove cash flow — raise rents to market, trim expenses, or refinance to a better rate\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"efa8da64b387dbbf09f618e69b67bda20\"\u003ePull trapped equity out with a cash-out refinance and redeploy it into a higher-returning property\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli data-list-item-id=\"e276093042e91263192933edd010dcb5f\"\u003eSell an underperformer and buy something that puts your equity back to work\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith one property you can keep this in your head. Across five or ten, on the same up-to-date basis, you can't — and that's exactly when the gap between your best and worst performers costs you the most.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/portfolio_properties_41077483ae.png\" alt=\"portfolio-properties.png\" srcset=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/thumbnail_portfolio_properties_41077483ae.png 245w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/small_portfolio_properties_41077483ae.png 500w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/medium_portfolio_properties_41077483ae.png 750w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/large_portfolio_properties_41077483ae.png 1000w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"2246\" height=\"1306\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStay Ahead With Monthly Summaries\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hardest part of tracking is remembering to do it. A monthly portfolio summary closes that gap — a regular pulse on how your equity, cash flow, and returns are trending across every property, so you always have a clear read without digging for it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour Portfolio Deserves the Same Rigor as Your Next Deal\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou analyze every purchase carefully. The properties you already own deserve the same attention — that's where most of your capital actually lives. Track your return on equity, watch how it changes, and steadily tune your portfolio toward higher returns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/portfolio_property_yearly_991e24b2e1.png\" alt=\"portfolio-property-yearly.png\" srcset=\"https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/thumbnail_portfolio_property_yearly_991e24b2e1.png 199w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/small_portfolio_property_yearly_991e24b2e1.png 500w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/medium_portfolio_property_yearly_991e24b2e1.png 750w,https://blog.rei-lense.com/uploads/large_portfolio_property_yearly_991e24b2e1.png 1000w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"2238\" height=\"1758\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading about it is one thing — seeing it on your own properties is another. Add your properties to REI Lense, plug in your numbers, and watch your equity, cash flow, and return on equity update year after year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"background-color:#3b82f6;border-radius:10px;color:#ffffff;display:inline-block;padding:14px 28px;text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://rei-lense.com/portfolio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart building your portfolio in REI Lense\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"])</script>
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2<script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003carticle\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvestment property owners—whether you rent long-term or list short-term—compete on comfort, function, and “this feels easy to live in.” A refresh doesn’t have to mean a full gut remodel; it can be a series of smart improvements that reduce tenant friction, cut maintenance headaches, and make the place photograph well. The trick is choosing upgrades that look good and hold up under real use.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn a nutshell\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re trying to increase appeal and value, start with the basics that tenants notice immediately: cleanliness, lighting, flooring condition, and a functional kitchen/bath. Next, fix the invisible stuff that drives complaints (\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/detecting-air-leaks\"\u003edrafty windows\u003c/a\u003e, weak exhaust fans, leaky fixtures). Finish with small “wow” details—hardware, paint, and curb appeal—that make the property feel cared for.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat upgrades tend to pay off\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eUpgrade area\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhy it helps\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eBest when…\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint + lighting refresh\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFast visual transformation; photos better; rooms feel larger\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWalls are scuffed, colors are dated, lighting is dim\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlooring repair/replace\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRemoves odors, stains, trip hazards; improves durability\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCarpet is worn, LVP is peeling, or floors feel uneven\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen facelift (not full remodel)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNew pulls, faucet, backsplash, and refreshed counters can modernize\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCabinets are structurally fine but look tired\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathroom refresh\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFresh caulk, modern vanity light, updated fixtures = “clean” signal\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGrout is stained, fixtures drip, fan is weak\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurb appeal + entry\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFirst impression drives perceived quality and rent tolerance\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLandscaping is sparse or entry feels unwelcoming\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor bathrooms, let “clean” be the feature\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBathrooms don’t need to be fancy. They need to feel hygienic, ventilated, and not-on-the-verge-of-mold. One underappreciated move: upgrade to water-efficient fixtures where it makes sense. EPA’s \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-products\"\u003eWaterSense\u003c/a\u003e program explains performance and water savings for labeled fixtures and accessories, which can be a selling point to cost-conscious renters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne resource worth keeping open in a browser tab\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re deciding between “refresh” and “remodel,” a credible benchmark can keep you from overbuilding for your market. \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://zondahome.com/2025-cost-vs-value-report/\"\u003eZonda’s annual Cost vs. Value report\u003c/a\u003e compiles common remodeling projects and discusses how they tend to perform in terms of resale value nationally and by region. It’s not a promise of what your property will return, but it’s a helpful reality check when you’re tempted to add premium upgrades that renters won’t pay for.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I renovate before raising rent?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften, yes—if the upgrades visibly improve daily living (lighting, floors, kitchen function). But test the rent ceiling in y
2our neighborhood first.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo energy and water upgrades matter to tenants?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany tenants care about monthly bills and comfort. Even simple efficiency moves can reduce complaints and improve “livability” perceptions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the biggest mistake landlords make when refreshing a unit?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with cosmetic changes while ignoring leaks, ventilation, or worn-out components that fail right after someone moves in.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre repairs and improvements treated the same for taxes?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot always. The IRS distinguishes certain improvements from routine repairs, and rental property guidance is covered in \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.irs.gov/publications/p527\"\u003eIRS Publication 527\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best investment-property upgrades are the ones that make the unit feel reliable: bright rooms, clean finishes, sturdy floors, and kitchens and baths that look cared for. Aim for improvements that reduce tenant friction and future maintenance—then add a few “photo-friendly” touches for instant appeal. Track your costs and results so the next refresh is faster and smarter. And if you’re scaling your rental activity, it may be worth briefly considering whether forming an LLC fits your risk and business setup.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/article\u003e"])</script>
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Owners who financed at much lower rates have a built-in reason to stay put rather than trade into today’s higher payment environment.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"That dynamic reduces the number of would-be “move-up” sellers and limits resale inventory in many neighborhoods. 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In high-rate periods, markets with thin entry-level inventory often feel the squeeze first because there’s no \\\"cheap substitute\\\" when payments jump.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"For the week ending 2026-08-27, Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.66%. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://freddiemac.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mortgage-rates-hold-steady-9\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[freddiemac.gcs-web.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\" That payment backdrop raises the importance of lower-price inventory and lower-rent vacancies, not just headline price trends.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Florida: cost burdens and the disappearing sub-$200k segment\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A Florida-focused snapshot shows how affordability can worsen even when there’s plenty of overall housing activity. 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Even modest moves in mortgage rates can swing monthly payments enough to change who qualifies, especially for first-time buyers who tend to be more payment constrained.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Recent weekly data shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging **6.69%** for the week ending **2026-08-06**, illustrating how quickly affordability can tighten again after a brief easing. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/06/stumbling-housing-market-may-have-already-hit-its-2026-peak\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realestatenews.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A market can cool without getting “cheap”\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Cooling demand doesn’t automatically translate into lower sticker prices, especially when owners are reluctant to sell and builders are cautious. 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Some shoppers who waited for a cleaner rate-cut cycle are increasingly deciding they can’t keep postponing a move if prices keep inching higher, even when weekly rate moves are small. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.mpamag.com/us/specialty/wholesale/rates-and-home-prices-are-climbing-but-are-buyers-pushing-ahead-regardless/583506\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[mpamag.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"New construction as the new starter-home battleground\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"One place the market is trying to manufacture affordability is new construction—particularly smaller homes on smaller lots, often farther from city centers. The pitch to first-time buyers is simple: if resale inventory is tight and priced up, builders can sometimes compete by controlling product size and offering incentives that lower cash-to-close or reduce the effective rate. 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Redfin-reported pending home sales were described as slipping as housing costs stayed stubbornly high, alongside reporting of roughly $2,620 in monthly payments for homebuyers. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.stocktitan.net/news/RKT/pending-home-sales-slip-amid-stubbornly-high-housing-costs-economic-m725yhiekk92.html\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[stocktitan.net]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The takeaway: when prices and rates already push the monthly payment to the edge of what households can afford, insurance becomes a meaningful swing factor.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"How buyer behavior is changing\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"**Insurance quotes are moving earlier.** In higher-premium or harder-to-insure areas, the question is not only “How much?” but also “Can I bind coverage quickly enough to close?” Buyers and agents increasingly treat insurance as a pre-offer checklist item rather than a post-contract detail.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"**Location and home-type choices can shift.** If two similarly priced homes produce very different all-in monthly payments because of insurance (and taxes/HOAs), buyers may pivot to a different ZIP code, smaller square footage, a condo/townhome structure, or a higher deductible to keep the monthly payment workable.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"**Affordability math is getting more granular.** Instead of “What’s the rate and price?”, households are underwriting the full stack: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA—then stress-testing what happens if escrow rises at renewal.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"What it means for existing owners and inventory\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Rising premiums don’t only affect new buyers. 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In June, 18.8% of listings had a price cut — up from May, even though it was lower than last year. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realtor.com/research/June-2026-data/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realtor.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The combination creates a market where many homes still sell, but **only after** the seller meets the market — via a lower list price, a reduction, or (in some cases) concessions that aren’t reflected in asking-price data.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The market is still moving (which matters for pricing power)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"If this were a widespread demand collapse, you’d expect activity to seize up. But June’s data show continued transaction flow: pending sales have been rising year over year for a seventh straight month (+3.7%). \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realtor.com/research/June-2026-data/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realtor.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Realtor.com also notes time on market holding at 53 days in June — exactly matching last year — ending a 26-month streak of homes taking longer to sell. That’s another sign the market is normalizing rather than freezing. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realtor.com/research/June-2026-data/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realtor.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A fragmented housing market: where buyer leverage is strongest\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The leverage shift is not uniform. 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Local supply shifts, migration patterns, and affordability constraints are pushing markets in different directions.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Cotality’s Home Price Index for April 2026 showed national prices were essentially flat-to-slightly-up, with single-family home prices up 0.3% year over year and 0.4% month over month. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/us-home-prices-hold-steady-as-spring-market-finds-its-footing/577426\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[mpamag.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"That “steady” national reading can hide big local swings: the same Cotality commentary notes strong regional divergence, with Midwest and Northeast metros outperforming while many Sun Belt and coastal markets face affordability headwinds. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/us-home-prices-hold-steady-as-spring-market-finds-its-footing/577426\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[mpamag.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Cooling pockets: where prices are already down\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Seattle is a leading example of a rate-sensitive market that’s cooled. 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Resale rules often cap appreciation to preserve affordability for the next buyer—meaning the home can remain “below market” even if surrounding prices rise.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A local example in Webster Groves, Missouri describes a land trust approach that aims to preserve smaller homes and offset high prices one property at a time. That “one house at a time” framing is a strength and a weakness: it can be durable, but scaling requires steady capital, staffing, and a pipeline of homes that can fit the model. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_79b69768-cf2d-4b22-9429-0a47c726dec0.html\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[stltoday.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"For buyers, the tradeoff is important to understand. Shared-equity programs can reduce the upfront purchase price and stabilize ownership costs, but they typically limit future resale gains. That can still be a net positive—especially for households otherwise stuck renting—but it’s not the same wealth-building profile as an unrestricted-market home.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A case study in volume: Austin’s recent affordability shift\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Some markets have seen affordability improve not through restricted-resale programs, but through a surge in building and listings that shifts the supply-demand balance. Barron’s points to Austin as a notable example: policy and market conditions helped set up a construction boom, and the result has been lower home prices and higher sales activity compared with the prior peak. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.barrons.com/articles/austin-texas-home-prices-sales-affordable-d9c899ba\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[barrons.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Austin’s experience doesn’t automatically translate to every metro. Different regions face different constraints: land availability, permitting timelines, labor supply, and the share of demand coming from in-migration or investors. 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The S\u0026P Cotality Case‑Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index was up just 0.7% year over year in March, down slightly from the prior month’s pace. And after seasonal adjustment, the national and 20‑city measures slipped 0.2% month over month, suggesting demand momentum is soft even during the typical spring selling season \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/home-prices-values-case-shiller-index-march-2026/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realtor.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\" \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.investing.com/analysis/national-home-prices-decline-for-the-first-time-since-july-2025-200680980\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[investing.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\".\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A second major yardstick is telling a similar “slow and low” story. FHFA’s purchase‑only House Price Index showed prices up 0.1% from February to March, and up 1.7% from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.scotsmanguide.com/news/us-home-prices-continue-broad-cooling-trend-in-first-quarter/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[scotsmanguide.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\".\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The cooling is concentrated in major metros\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"National averages are hiding a growing split. In March, more than half of the 20 major Case‑Shiller markets posted year‑over‑year declines, led by Seattle at -2.5%. 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Several Midwest and Northeast markets remain positive, with Chicago leading major metros at +6.1% year over year, followed by New York (+4.0%) and Cleveland (+3.0%) \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/home-prices-values-case-shiller-index-march-2026/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[realtor.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\" \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://therealdeal.com/data/national/2026/us-home-prices-rise-but-cool-in-major-metros/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[therealdeal.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"text\":\".\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Listings are flashing a second signal: more price cuts\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"In softer markets, sellers are increasingly using price reductions to find the clearing price. 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In the first quarter of 2026, median sale prices fell in 39 of the largest 129 cities tracked in an ATTOM analysis highlighted by CBS News, with many of the biggest drops clustered in Florida and other Sun Belt and Western markets.\",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-prices-down-us-cities-2026-housing-market/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[cbsnews.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"One of the steepest pullbacks CBS News flagged was the Cape Coral–Fort Myers area, where the median sale price was down 9% year over year to $341,250 in Q1 2026.\",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-prices-down-us-cities-2026-housing-market/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[cbsnews.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"At the same time, not every market is cooling. Local snapshots based on Redfin/Stacker-style rollups show smaller, more affordable metros can still be seeing meaningful gains—Springfield, Illinois’ January–March 2026 three-month average median sale price was listed at $193,333, up 12.8% year over year.\",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-what039s-happening-with-house-prices-in-springfield-illinois-in-2026/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[capitolcitynow.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"National indexes: flatter appreciation, more divergence\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The ‘big picture’ indexes are also pointing to a market that’s slowing, but not collapsing. 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Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the average **30-year fixed rate was 6.23% as of April 23, 2026**. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[freddiemac.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Rates at this level keep many buyers payment-constrained and reinforce the \\\"rate lock\\\" dynamic—homeowners with much lower existing mortgages stay put, which can keep resale inventory tight in many neighborhoods.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"A local example: when a market stays flat anyway\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"The Zillow map is a reminder that the national picture can hide neighborhood-level differences. In the Chicago suburbs, one hyperlocal example is Forest Park, Illinois: a 
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When resale inventory stays constrained, fewer transactions can happen without creating the kind of excess supply that forces broad price cuts. 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In February, Redfin identified **Miami** as the strongest buyer’s market (sellers outnumbering buyers by **163%**), followed by **Nashville (120%)**, **Austin (112%)**, **West Palm Beach (110%)**, and **San Antonio (104%)**. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.redfin.com/news/buyers-vs-sellers-february-2026/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[redfin.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"At the same time, several Northeast markets still look relatively tight in Redfin’s data. 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Redfin’s metro breakout shows the Bay Area with some of the highest relisting shares (e.g., San Jose at 12.5% of homes on the market in January), underscoring how ‘local’ the 2026 supply picture can be. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.redfin.com/news/home-relistings-2026/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[redfin.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"level\":2,\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Inventory recovery is uneven—and that’s the point\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Even when national inventory looks better year over year, the *regional* pattern is jagged. 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In February, NAR reported pending sales rose 1.8% from January, but were still 0.8% lower than a year earlier. That combination is why the market can feel like it’s moving, yet still not gaining real momentum. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-1-8-increase-in-february\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[nar.realtor]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Regionally, the picture was mixed: the Midwest led month-over-month gains, while the Northeast lagged. 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The same index shows some markets where a typical family needs well over half of income to carry a mortgage—making “rate relief” less decisive than many buyers hope, and keeping first-time shoppers especially rate-sensitive. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"url\":\"https://homenewsnow.com/blog/2026/03/17/cost-of-housing-index-offers-insights-into-housing-affordability/\",\"type\":\"link\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"[homenewsnow.com]\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"children\":[{\"text\":\"Meanwhile, NAR’s broader affordability commentary points to a market that’s improving only at the margins: wages have been outpacing home-price increases by roughly 4 percentage points, and fewer homes are selling above asking in some areas compared with last year. 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