Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update
The BiggerPockets team cuts through the headlines to reveal a housing market that is far more stable—and opportunity-rich—than the media suggests. Interest rates remain elevated and transaction volume is low, creating the continuation of the "Great Stall." However, investors are finding homes trading well below average sale prices, with seller concessions quietly rising in specific markets. The hosts outline where the real discounts are, why a "boring" market can be an investor's best friend, and how to assess the real—not perceived—risk of a housing crash in 2026.
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Highlights
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The Great Stall — Elevated Rates, Low Activity, but Steady Prices
The housing market remains in a standoff: mortgage rates are high, sellers aren't listing, and buyers are sidelined, yet home prices aren't crashing.
Actual Sale Prices Are Far Below the Headline Averages
Homes are changing hands at prices well below the average or median sale figures reported in national data, because of widespread seller concessions and negotiated discounts.
Seller Concessions Are a Major Opportunity in Select Markets
A growing number of sellers—especially in markets that overheated during the pandemic—are offering cash concessions to close deals, effectively lowering the cost basis for investors.
Buying in a 'Boring' Market Can Be Your Best Investment
Markets that never make national headlines for rapid appreciation often offer the most reliable cash flow, tenant stability, and long-term compounding.