Market Reports & Insights
National Real Estate Market Insights - March 2026
Compass has released its latest National Insights, providing a deep dive into the current real estate climate:
Inventory: The supply of listings for sale rose 2.4% from January and 4.9% year-over-year. While inventory is growing, the rebound remains sluggish.
Mortgage Rates: The 30-year conforming weekly average was 6% on March 5, though daily rates reached 6.09% by March 10. Rates remain near multi-year lows.
Sales Activity: Approximately 14% of homes sold over list price, and the total number of home sales was essentially unchanged year-over-year.
Inflation: February inflation remained subdued and unchanged at 2.4%, while Core CPI held steady at 2.5%.
Market Speed: Median time on market increased to 47 days, up from 42 days the previous year, as the market began "waking up" from the winter lull.
National Real Estate Market Insights - February 2026
The latest Compass National Report is out, and the numbers reveal a changing landscape:
Inventory: The supply of listings has risen by approximately 3.4%.
Mortgage Rates: 30-year conforming rates are currently hovering near 6.09%.
Sales Activity: January saw 16% of homes selling over list price, even with a seasonal decline in total sales volume.
Inflation: The CPI declined to 2.4% in January, nearing the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
2025 Year-In-Review Fairfield County Market Report.
Data and trends across communities throughout Fairfield County, CT in all of 2025.
Compass Intelligence | 1/5/2026
The 2026 spring home-buying season is opening with a more favorable outlook for buyers compared to the previous year. While the market isn't "booming" in the traditional sense, a combination of increased inventory and improved affordability has created a sense of cautious optimism.
Compass 2026 Housing Market Outlook | 12/11/2025
This comprehensive 2026 Housing Market Outlook cuts through the noise to give you the clear predictions, major trends, and data-backed analysis you need to make your next big move in real estate with total confidence.
Realtor.com 2026 Housing Forecast | 12/2/2025
Realtor.com has come out with their latest prediction on the 2026 real estate market at the metro level.
Compass Intelligence | 12/2/2025
Mike Simonsen, Chief Economist at Compass, discusses national real estate market data.
Q3 2025 Fairfield County Market Report.
Data and trends across communities throughout Fairfield County, CT in July, August & September 2025
Compass Intelligence | 7/28/2025
Mike Simonsen, Chief Economist at Compass, discusses national real estate market data.
Compass Names Altos founder as first-ever chief economist.
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage’s market analysis and insights efforts.
Q2 2025 Fairfield County Market Report.
Data and trends across communities throughout Fairfield County, CT in April, May & June 2025.