Why Are Home Sellers Walking Away Instead of Lowering Their Prices?

In episode #47 of the RiskWire Webcast Veros’ Economists discuss the idea that home sellers are only willing to sell at the right price. They talk about mortgage rates and accumulated wealth as it relates to sellers’ reluctance. Is it attributed to sound economics or are they simply being stubborn?

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Q3-2026 Quarterly Economic & Housing Market Update

Inflation, employment, mortgage rates and construction are sending mixed signals. Inflation fell in June, but mortgage rates still climbed. The labor market is not collapsing, but it is losing momentum. The housing market is caught between two opposing forces: weaker buyer purchasing power and homeowners who remain financially strong enough not to sell.

See what the latest economic data mean for the U.S. housing market.

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America’s Housing Market Is Stuck, Not Sinking

The U.S. housing market has slowed, but it continues to hold its ground. The Q2 2026 VeroFORECAST projects a modest 1.1% average home price growth nationwide over the next year as affordability and inventory challenges continue. Affordable Midwest and Northeast markets are expected to outperform, while some Sun Belt markets may see slight declines.

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