Affordable Housing Segments Outpace High-End Metros as Demand Softens

By Rachel Bader, HW Data · HousingWire · 2026-07-22

Affordable Housing Segments Outpace High-End Metros as Demand Softens

According to reporting from HousingWire, residential transaction activity is diverging sharply based on local price points as mortgage rates hover near 6.64%. While national demand shows signs of stalling, metro areas centered on homes priced below $300,000 are maintaining steady

According to reporting from HousingWire, residential transaction activity is diverging sharply based on local price points as mortgage rates hover near 6.64%. While national demand shows signs of stalling, metro areas centered on homes priced below $300,000 are maintaining steady