Let's Talk Housing Episode 71: A Buyer’s Market Ahead?

What is really happening with mortgage rates and the 2026 housing market? In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, Steven Thomas from Reports On Housing breaks down rising volatility, global economic uncertainty, and why buyer demand is beginning to stall despite inventory growth. From Federal Reserve policy to AI fears and misleading Google search trends, this episode separates headlines from reality. Watch to understand where the housing market is headed and what it means for home prices this year.

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Time Stamps:

00:00-Introduction

02:28-Housing Supply and Demand Update

03:27-Mortgage Rates Volatility Explained

05:03-Why Spring Market Is Slowing

06:18-Federal Reserve and Inflation Data

07:57-Economic Uncertainty Rising

10:23-Mortgage Rates Near 6.5%

12:05-2026 Housing Market Outlook

15:10-Why Homes Are Not Selling

17:22-Accidental Landlords Explained

19:20-Silver Tsunami Housing Myth

22:23-AI Fear and Housing Market

25:10-Google Search Trends Misleading

29:05-Final Thoughts and Wrap Up