4 articles tagged “US housing market”
House flipping costs average $50-80K in 2026. Materials up 30-40% since 2019. Full line-by-line budget with per-sq-ft costs for every renovation category.
Sweat equity isn't dead — but it's harder. Renovation costs rose 30-40% since 2019, 78% of Gen Z wants move-in ready, and full remodels recover only 50-65%.
Homeowners who anchor their listing price to a neighbor's sale lose $40,000 in equity and carrying costs. Pricing within 2% of comps prevents the trap.
Rates doubled to 7%, inventory tripled, and median DOM hit 40+ days. Staging no longer sells — pricing accuracy within 2% of comps is the new differentiator.