The 2026 summer real estate market is here. This week on Real Estate Today, we break down the latest housing trends, including what&#x27;s driving price changes, inventory shifts and buyer demand this summer, along with what these shifts mean for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.<br>Discover where opportunities are emerging, which real estate strategies are actually working, how to save money on your mortgage and the practical moves you can make right now to achieve your homeownership goals.<br>Guests include Cara Ameer, real estate professional with Coldwell Banker, and Scott Haymore, senior vice president and head of mortgage capital markets at TD Bank.

The Summer 2026 Real Estate Market

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Welcome to Real Estate Today. Hi there, I'm Melissa Tracy and today we're cutting through the headlines to find out what's actually going on in the housing market. You've probably heard it all, mortgage rates are still high, affordability is stretched, and homes are sitting longer than they used to. But what does that really mean for buyers, sellers, or anyone trying to make a move this season? Let's take a vibe check.

In this episode, we're bringing in Coldwell banker, real estate pro, Cara Amir, and mortgage expert, Scott Hamor with TD Bank. They're going to separate signal from noise. We'll break down what's driving today's market shifts, where opportunities are quietly emerging, and what strategies actually work. And yes, even how to save on your mortgage. This is your summer realty check. Less hype, more clarity, and practical moves.

You can make right now. So let's get into it. First, let's bring in Cara Amir, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, licensed in both Florida and California. Cara has her finger on the pulse of housing markets from coast to coast.

And she's here to break down the coast. And she's here to break down the coast. And she's here to break down the latest housing market trends and share what's heating up and what may be starting to cool off in this summer's housing market. Cara, welcome to the show. Thanks so much for having me. So let's focus on the homebuyers first. What are the biggest challenges that they're seeing right now? Affordability, affordability, affordability. And obviously, interest rates are having a huge impact on that.

The Summer 2026 Real Estate Market

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The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.

The Summer 2026 Real Estate Market

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The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.