- Housing News
- June 17, 2026
Home Sales Set to Increase as Homebuyer Demand Picks Up
In another sign that the housing market is becoming a bit friendlier to buyers, more homebuyers went under contract to purchase a property in May.
Senior Staff Writer, New American Funding
Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.
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