Real Estate News 01/07/2026

The Detroit News– “Why America stopped building the ‘starter home’Why America stopped building the ‘starter home’“(01-05-2026)

“What qualifies as a “starter home” these days? Do its owners need to be a certain age or plan to live in it fewer than five years, or maybe 10? Or does the answer simply come down to price?”

CNN Business –“Trump promised ‘aggressive’ housing reform next year. Here’s what to expect for home prices in 2026”(12-26-20258)

“Next year may mark a turning point for the US housing market.After several years in a deep freeze, with high borrowing costs and soaring prices locking many Americans out of homeownership, economists say conditions may begin to shift in 2026.”

FOX Business –“Renting vs buying: What’s the better option in the current economy?” (12-30-2025)

“Real estate economists say renting still cheaper in 49 of 50 largest metros but trend changing”

Forbes –“How AI Is Saving Distressed Real Estate From The ‘Carbon Cliff’“(12-30-2025)

“By late 2025, the commercial real estate sector will likely face a convergence of challenges that analysts have long predicted. For owners of aging office stock, three distinct pressures are colliding: stubbornly high vacancy rates due to hybrid work patterns, the maturity of loans originating in the low-interest era, and the implementation of strict municipal carbon legislation. ”

CNBC –“The 11 large U.S. cities where home prices are expected to rise the most in 2026“ (01-05-2026)

“Home prices are expected to rise by about 2.2% nationally in 2026, but some large U.S. cities — mostly in the Midwest and Northeast — could see prices climb much faster.”