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U.S. Housing Demand Steady Amid High Mortgage Rates

4/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. housing demand remains steady year over year despite mortgage rates at 6.64%.
Regional data show growing friction between buyers and sellers, with many listings withdrawn rather than sold.
In major metros Riverside-San Bernardino and Miami-Fort Lauderdale, sellers are opting out of the market rather than cutting prices.
In Cleveland and Minneapolis, demand remains strong, but overall market conditions are uneven as the gap between seller expectations and buyer willingness widens.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. housing market crisis, which peaked in 2006, resulted from a housing bubble that saw prices rise by 124% from 1997 to 2006. By 2008, home values had plummeted by approximately 30%, leading to widespread foreclosures and the collapse of major lenders like Lehman Brothers. The crisis prompted significant government intervention, shaping today's housing market dynamics amid ongoing affordability challenges.

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Story summary

U.S. housing demand remains steady year over year despite mortgage rates at 6.64%.
Regional data show growing friction between buyers and sellers, with many listings withdrawn rather than sold.
In major metros Riverside-San Bernardino and Miami-Fort Lauderdale, sellers are opting out of the market rather than cutting prices.
In Cleveland and Minneapolis, demand remains strong, but overall market conditions are uneven as the gap between seller expectations and buyer willingness widens.

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