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July 20, 2026

The Memphis Housing Market: An Eighteen-Year Perspective

Groome & Co. LLC Realtors® · Community Market Education

The Memphis Housing Market: An Eighteen-Year Perspective

Every December MAAR report from 2009 through 2025, plus June 2026 — a plain-English history of sales, prices, inventory, foreclosures, and interest rates, so you can judge today's market against …

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July 17, 2026

June 2026: What Actually Happened in the Memphis Market

Groome & Co. LLC Realtors® · Community Market Education

June 2026: What Actually Happened in the Memphis Market

A plain-English look at the numbers — no hype, no spin, and what they mean for you.

Freely shared with our community • Data: Memphis Area Association …

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July 16, 2026

The Memphis Mid-Year Housing Market Report

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July 15, 2026

Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

 




If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.

Yes, mortgage rates are still …

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July 14, 2026

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

 




Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been …

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July 13, 2026

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

 




Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. 

That’s why whether you’re

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July 9, 2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

 




If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer …

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June 22, 2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

 




Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with …

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June 18, 2026

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

 




Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days …

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June 17, 2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

 




One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

  • Some believe a crash is coming and they'll get …

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