08/27/2026
US Housing Prices Keep Climbing
It’s no secret that home prices across the U.S. have continued to climb, even as the frenzy from the pandemic years has settled down. As someone who’s experienced both fast-paced and calmer markets here in Orlando, I see firsthand how limited inventory keeps prices strong—there are simply more buyers than homes to go around in many neighborhoods. That story changes in areas where new construction has picked up and demand isn’t quite as heated; there, buyers sometimes find more room to negotiate, and listings may sit a bit longer. What’s interesting is that, despite higher mortgage rates, sales have still increased nationally—likely a sign that steady job growth and rising incomes are giving people the confidence to make a move. If you’re weighing your options, the outlook on affordability is a mixed bag: incomes are rising faster than prices, but those higher rates are still a real hurdle for many. Navigating these trends takes local insight and an understanding of how national shifts play out on your own block.
