Real Estate News 03/06/2026

Lawmakers are weighing cuts to capital gains taxes on home sales, potentially doubling exclusions to $500K for singles and $1M for married couples. If enacted, this could encourage long-time homeowners to sell, easing the 4M-home supply gap. See what this could mean for housing investors.

In The News:

CNBC–“There’s a push to cut capital gains taxes on home sales — how it could impact the housing market.“ (03-04-2026)

“Under current law, primary home sellers can exclude up to $250,000 in profits from capital gains for single filers or up to $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.”

SF Gate – “March Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Ahead“ (03-02-2026)

“This trend could support increased housing market activity and refinancing opportunities for investors. See what this means for your investment strategy and market positioning..”

Fox Business –“US home prices are rising — but these fast-growing markets remain affordable” (03-05-2026)

“Recent data from the National Association of Realtors(NAR) ranked the top five single-family metro areas with the highest home price appreciation last quarter..”

Nar Realtor –“AI, Transparency and the Future of Real Estate” (03-04-2026)

“In an era of real estate defined by AI tools, instant information and accelerating transaction speed, one message anchored the debut episode of the “NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents” podcast: Professional expertise isn’t becoming less relevant, but instead, it’s more valuable..”

Realtor –“The Median Age of Homeowners Surges as Younger Americans Are Sidelined“ (03-05-2026)

“In 2024, the median age of homeowners climbed to 57.5 years, up from 54 years recorded in 2010, even as the share of households owning homes remained just slightly above 65%, according to a new data analysis from the National Association of Realtors.”