Spring Housing Market Update: Rising Inventory & Pending Sales for Buyers & Sellers

#RealEstateMarket2026, #SpringHousingMarket, #HomeBuyingTips, #HomeSellingGuideWelcome to Coffee With Real Estate, your go-to podcast for honest insights on buying and selling homes. In this episode, host Susan and producer Kurt break down the accelerating 2026 spring housing market. Despite mortgage rates around 6.38%, newly pending listings rose 4.6% year-over-year, inventory increased 9.5%, and closed sales climbed 3.7%. The typical monthly payment dropped 4.4% from last year, creating real opportunities for home buyers and sellers.Susan shares on-the-ground intel from record open houses packed with young families and returning empty-nesters (boomers unlocking equity). Learn why life events – diamonds, divorce, diapers, distance – are driving more listings, plus predictions for a stronger April and May.We also explore how AI tools can help visualize staging, generate virtual renovations, and assist with real estate decisions – while warning about over-reliance in personal matters.Whether you're a first-time home buyer searching for affordable options, an empty-nester downsizing, or a seller ready to capitalize on rising demand, this episode delivers actionable 2026 real estate advice. Subscribe now and never miss a market shift. @coffeewithrealestate#MortgageRates, #HousingInventory, #PendingHomeSales, #BuyersMarketUpdate, #SellersAdvice, #CoffeeWithRealEstate