Entry-Level Buyers Abandon Housing Search as Luxury Segment Retains Momentum

By Allaire Conte · Realtor.com · 2026-08-19

A new Housing Alignment Report from Realtor.com reveals a growing divide where price-sensitive shoppers are withdrawing from the market entirely. While luxury inventory has expanded since 2019, interest in starter homes has plummeted despite a scarcity of supply. Higher mortgage

A new Housing Alignment Report from Realtor.com reveals a growing divide where price-sensitive shoppers are withdrawing from the market entirely. While luxury inventory has expanded since 2019, interest in starter homes has plummeted despite a scarcity of supply. Higher mortgage