Monday's Main Event - Vol. 171.0 - 05.26.2026

Monday's Main Event Get a jump on your week with the latest in local Real Estate Market trends, Mortgage Rates, and Local Happenings The Main Story... …Detached closings softened, pulling May totals and prices lower… Detached Home closings were down for the month, which helped drag down both total closings and the overall average home price. Weekly newly pending contracts moved from 114 → 104 → 121 → 108 → 96, with the most recent week showing the lowest count in the displayed period. That suggests buyer activity is still present, but momentum has cooled. The 30-year fixed national average was 6.41% in May 2026, up from 6.34% in April, but still below 6.80% in May 2025. On a $500,000 loan, the estimated monthly payment rose $21 from April, but remains $130 lower than last May. 🏠 May closings came in below last year, with Detached Homes playing a big role in the slowdown. That softer Detached Home activity pulled down the total number of closings and also weighed on the overall average closed price. 📊 Pending contracts have eased over the past few weeks, suggesting buyer demand is still active but not gaining strong momentum heading into summer. 💰 Average closed prices remain relatively steady, though they are now trailing both last year and the 5-year average. ☀️ Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher from April, keeping affordability in focus, but payments are still better than this time last year. 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