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Fannie Mae just released its May Housing Forecast, and the outlook for the next year and a half is officially one of "cautious optimism." Here are the two biggest takeaways you need to know:

1️⃣ Existing Home Sales Are Climbing:Total home sales are projected to grow by 2.1% this year. The biggest driver? Existing home sales are expected to jump 2.6% in 2026 and surge by a whopping 7.2% in 2027! 🚀
2️⃣ New Construction Facing Headwinds: Looking for brand-new builds? Patience is key. Due to ongoing labor shortages, rising material costs, and permitting delays, single-family housing starts are expected to dip by 2.4% this year.

The Bottom Line:Traditional listings are gearing up for steady, quarter-over-quarter growth through 2027. If you've been waiting for more opportunities to buy or sell, the market is opening up!

Fannie Mae predicts shift in home sales and real estate market The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) has released new projections that could impact homebuyers and investors.

ICYMI..

Though open floor plans still have their place in the market, there is a growing segment of homeowners who are looking for more defined spaces. Here are five reasons why buyer preferences are shifting. https://bit.ly/4bs3C8W

Not your average spring real estate market! Buyers are slowing down, making more controlled decisions, and prioritizing everything from natural light to "not-so-open" floor plans. Check out the 7 trends dominating the housing market right now.

7 Features Buyers Are Prioritizing in This Housing Market Spring is usually a prime time for real estate, but this year the housing market is split.

Turrets, stained glass, and Gilded Age glamour, oh my! 🏰✨

The New York Times just dropped a look at four 19th-century homes with actual turrets. If you've ever wanted to live out your modern-day fairy tale (or just need an epic spot for a home office), this lineup is wild.

Which one are you moving into? 👇



https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/realestate/19th-century-turret-homes-for-sale.html?unlocked_article_code=1.klA.7_y7.MezBnPI-fWCF&smid=url-share

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Let’s see how far we’ve come 👏

Over the last five years, realMLS has continued expanding the tools, products, partnerships, and data access available to our customers, all with one goal in mind: helping you grow your business and better serve your clients.

And we’re not done yet 🚀

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Hidden Homeownership Costs Are Straining Affordability — Here’s How Agents Can Respond

The latest analysis from Scotsman Guide highlights something every buyer is feeling: the real cost of owning a home is getting heavier — from rising insurance premiums to taxes and maintenance. It’s making affordability a moving target.

👉 This is exactly why CMAsnap is such a valuable tool for agents right now.
When clients are overwhelmed or unsure about whether a home “makes sense,” CMAsnap helps you:

✅ Give fast, clear property context without digging through the MLS
✅ Show how a home compares to others in the area in seconds
✅ Quickly pull insights on multiple properties buyers are debating
✅ Guide the conversation with data instead of guesswork

Even if you can’t control insurance rates or taxes, you can help clients make grounded, informed decisions about the property itself — its value, its comps, and what it should realistically command in today’s market.

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Hidden homeownership costs straining affordability - Scotsman Guide Hidden homeownership costs average nearly $16,000 yearly, outpacing incomes with rising insurance, taxes and maintenance.

Home-buying just got a new playbook. In today’s housing market—where high prices and steep mortgage rates are pushing many younger buyers to the sidelines—millennials are teaming up with friends, siblings or other non-romantic partners to co-buy homes. Think of it as “carpooling for property.”

At CMAsnap we’re seeing this trend spark fresh questions for homeowners and CMAs alike:
✅ How should co-ownership agreements be structured?
✅ What happens if one owner wants out, or circumstances change?
✅ How does sharing ownership affect valuations, appraisals, and future refinancing?
If you’re advising first-time buyers, or building your CMA toolbox, this trend is one to watch—because it’s shifting who the buyer is, how they’re buying, and what they expect of the property.

Housing affordability has gotten so bad that 15% of buyers are purchasing a home with a non-romantic co-buyer. ‘It’s like carpooling for homes’ | Fortune Gen Zers and millennials are leading the charge on co-ownership in a historically challenging housing market.