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In many metros, property owners with hefty piles of home equity and no reason to relocate are still sitting it out, giving buyers few options.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

With housing costs high, the metros attracting new residents are largely those with plentiful home supply, Barron’s reported recently.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Half of the 50 largest metros lost more people than they gained from the rest of the U.S. in the year through June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"I don't see any progress anywhere. If they are saying this, it is only in the cities, where there are metros and flights," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Out-of-market shoppers accounted for 61.9% of online views for homes in the 100 largest metros, which is a significant shift from the 48.6% seen in the pre-pandemic era of 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026