Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update

We’ve reached the midway point of 2026, and with six months of housing market data to pull from, one thing is clear: the headlines don’t match reality.The media is full of economic uncertainty, global conflict, and even housing crash predictions. But the actual data points to something else entirely.The 2026 housing market? It’s surprisingly stable. No, there isn’t a ton of activity. Interest rates remain elevated. We’re still in the “Great Stall.” But things are more predictable. And that’s all investors need to make informed decisions.Not to mention, there’s a third factor—a silver lining—that not nearly enough real estate investors are paying attention to. You won’t see it reflected in the data, but investors are scooping up real estate deals at massive discounts.To be clear, this isn’t happening in every market. But if it’s happening in yours—or a market you’re targeting—the next six months could be your window to buy rental properties at prices we might not see again. Dave Meyer: Are homes secretly cheaper than you think right now? All the data shows that the housing market is flat. Nationwide, the average home costs about the same today as it did a year ago, but those sale pr...