Housing Week Ahead: Hottest ZIPs, Existing-Home Sales, and Data Center Deep Dive

The upcoming week delivers critical research from the Realtor.com® economics team alongside key market indicators that will signal where housing market momentum and monetary policy are headed.On Monday morning, senior economist Hannah Jones publishes the 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes Report and companion state-level rankings. On Tuesday, economist intern Glen Morgenstern examines how the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is shaping nearby housing markets, in a deep dive on data centers.To wrap up the team's proprietary research, on Wednesday, senior economist Anthony Smith provides the latest insights on high-end U.S. real estate with the July Luxury Monthly Report.Key economic data will also heavily influence the week's housing narrative. Tuesday’s Existing-Home Sales report from the National Association of Realtors® will offer insight into market momentum in the third quarter, after a dip in pending home sales suggested cooling buyer demand.On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases July consumer price index data. While annual inflation may ease slightly, persistent pressure from oil prices ensure it will remain elevated.Finally, Freddie Mac’s weekly survey on Thursday wil...