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title: "Realtor.com finds entry-level homebuyer traffic drops 11.4 points since 2021 as luxury demand holds"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296336039.md"
description: "Realtor.com data reveals a K-shaped US housing market: entry-level buyer traffic dropped 11.4 points since 2021, while luxury demand remained stable. The national median list price fell 2.4% year-over-year to USD 428,950 in July 2026. Listing inventory more than doubled, skewing toward mid- to upper-tier homes as the entry-level supply share shrank. Engagement per listing at the entry level fell below 2019 levels, contrasting with sustained high-tier demand."
datetime: "2026-08-19T10:01:37.000Z"
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# Realtor.com finds entry-level homebuyer traffic drops 11.4 points since 2021 as luxury demand holds

-   News Corp analysis flagged a K-shaped US housing market, with luxury buyers staying active as price-sensitive shoppers retreat. \* Online traffic to homes below USD 370,000 fell 11.4 percentage points since 2021 to 42.8%, near their 42.2% listing share. \* National median list price in July 2026 was USD 428,950, down 2.4% year over year; median viewed price held at USD 425,000. \* Listing inventory more than doubled since 2021, skewing toward mid- to upper-tier homes as the entry-level share of supply shrank. \* Engagement per listing dropped most at the entry level to below 2019 levels, while high-tier demand held near 2019 despite more supply. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. News Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: LA29145) on August 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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