On prices, rent, and mortgage:
- Home prices are falling in 36 of the 50 biggest U.S. metros. These 10 are dropping fastest. Austin, Tampa, and Memphis lead the list as sellers across much of the country are forced to reset their expectations. – Fast Company
- The ROAD to Housing: Rental Affordability and Housing Stability – New America
- Housing market shifts could reshape rental operating models for commercial real estate owners. A surge in US renter households by 2035 could create opportunities for property owners who invest early in living-as-a-service offerings across their portfolios – Deloitte
- Mortgage Applications Decline for Sixth Straight Month in August – NAHB
- Homebuyers Shift to Riskier Mortgages as Interest Rates Rise – Realtor.com
- US fixed 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest since June 2025 – Reuters
On sales, permits, starts, and supply:
- Shorter Apartment Construction Time in 2025 – NAHB
- Housing Week Ahead: Hottest Markets, Ultraluxury, and Home Sales Data – Realtor.com
- Single-Family Home Construction Time Declines in 2025 – NAHB
- High Frequency Data: Single Family Inventory Up 4% Year-over-year. Purchase Applications Remain Weak – Calculated Risk
- Early Look at Local Housing Markets in August – Calculated Risk
- The Silver Lining to Empty Subsidized Apartments – Reason
On other developments:
- The 5 best and 5 worst states for first-time home buyer assistance in 2026. First-time home buyer assistance varies wildly by state in 2026, ranging from six-figure grants to loans that add a second monthly bill – Quartz
- Median First-Time Homebuyer Age at 33 Years in Quarter 2, 2026, Unchanged from Quarter 2, 2025 and Quarter 1, 2026 – AEI
- Lower Credit-Report Costs Could Come at a Higher Price – AEI
- Video: September 8, 2026, Economic and Housing Market Outlook – Realtor.com
- The real estate industry controls the housing debate – Real Estate Decoded