09/02/2026
The September 2026 market favors buyers with more inventory, time, and negotiating power, though affordability remains a challenge with mortgage rates in the mid-to-upper 6% range and rising costs like taxes, insurance, and HOA fees. Buyers who are preapproved and focus on total monthly cost — not just price — are well-positioned to move this fall.
Key takeawaysThe September 2026 housing market offers buyers more choice, more time and more negotiating leverage than at any point in the past