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The zip code matters more than the national headline

This morning at 9:00 AM Eastern, I’m going solo on Real Estate Right Now to cut through the noise of conflicting headlines with a "Facts Only" breakdown of the 2026 housing market. Whether you are hearing that inventory is at a crisis low or a decade high, the truth is that both can be true—it just depends on your zip code. I’ll be diving into the data that shows why a buyer in Austin, Texas, is living in a completely different reality than a buyer in Hartford, Connecticut. Here is a look at the five major headlines we are breaking down today:The 6% Milestone: Mortgage rates are hovering near their lowest levels since 2022. Will rates finally slide into the 5% range or stay put? The Two-Speed Economy: National averages are misleading. While states like Texas and Florida see inventory surges of over 40% above pre-pandemic levels, the Northeast and Midwest remain 40% to 50% undersupplied. The Death of the "Lock-In" Effect: For the first time since 2020, more homeowners have a mortgage rate above 6% than below 3%. The "golden handcuffs" are finally starting to crack. AI vs. The Brokerage: Wall Street wiped out billions in market cap from major firms like CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield in February. It wasn't because of bad earnings—it was an "AI scare trade". We’ll talk about what AI can (and cannot) replace in your next transaction. The Affordability Shift: For the first time since 2022, buyers are projected to spend less than 30% of their income on housing payments. Plus, we’ll look at why 62% of 2025 buyers successfully negotiated a discount off the list price. 🕒 Tune In: 9:00 AM Eastern Moving past the spin to find the data that actually matters for your market."The zip code matters more than the national headline."