Is the Housing Market Improving in 2026? January Data on Inventory, Prices, and Mortgage Rates

Is the U.S. housing market improving in 2026? In this episode, we break down the latest January 2026 housing market data from Anchor Loans’ U.S. Housing Monitor, covering housing inventory, absorption, home price trends, mortgage rates, affordability, and long-term housing supply.You’ll hear what the data suggests for real estate investors, builders, developers, and brokers navigating today’s housing market. We discuss why inventory remains tight, why absorption is improving, why home prices are moderating, and how mortgage rate lock-in continues to limit existing home sales. We also cover how housing starts remain below historically normal levels, why the U.S. remains structurally undersupplied, and what slowing multifamily construction could mean for the broader housing ecosystem.Read the full January 2026 U.S. Housing Monitor at https://www.anchorloans.com/resources.