The Week: Market Intelligence for February 8-14, 2026

The market just got complicated—and that's exactly when knowing the numbers matters most.

Home sales dropped 8.4%. Vacancy hit record highs. Landlords are offering concessions at levels we haven't seen in years. But mortgage rates fell to a three-year low, affordability improved for the seventh consecutive month, and institutional investors moved $165.5 billion into multifamily properties in 2025.

So what does any of this actually mean for you?

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR:

- RENTAL MARKET: Why 39.3% of listings now include concessions—and exactly what to ask for

- HOME SALES: Sales down 8.4%, but affordability is the best it's been since March 2022. What fewer buyers means for your opportunity.

- INVESTMENT: CoStar's balanced outlook shows vacancy staying elevated through 2027. Why markets like this require knowing your numbers before you invest.

- MORTGAGE RATES: 6.09%—a three-year low. Why waiting for 4% means missing the window that's already here.

Remember: Everything in real estate is negotiable.

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