US Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals for Investors
The US housing market presented a complex picture for investors in August 2026, with new data revealing both rising foreclosures and easing mortgage delinquencies. A surge in new listings coincided with cooling buyer demand, indicating a market in transition rather than a downturn. For the week ending August 24, 2026, new listings reached a four-month […]
Builder buy-downs distort housing prices
A new analysis, published on August 26, 2026, highlights how builder mortgage rate buy-downs are creating a distorted view of housing prices, a phenomenon that could affect the Florence real estate market. These incentives allow new homes to sell at prices significantly higher than what builders actually realize, potentially leaving buyers with hidden financial risks. […]
Florence Sees Housing Shrinkflation: Smaller Homes
Florence-area residents considering a new home purchase are likely to encounter a national trend dubbed housing shrinkflation, where new single-family homes are decreasing in size while their prices per square foot continue to climb. This development, highlighted in an analysis of US Census Bureau data released on August 28, 2026, by comparison site LendingTree, shows […]