The Monthly Reed: Your May 2026 issue is here!

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It’s been an interesting market lately, with headlines raising questions and consumer confidence shifting. The good news?

It’s not doom and gloom. I pulled the local data so you can see what’s actually happening below.

Monthly Reed Market Snapshot

The Main Takeways:

The housing market is NOT crashing, the data shows us there is healthy activity even as consumer confidence wains vs recent years.

The jump to a 6.50% 30-year fixed rate is driven by global energy concerns and bond market reactions to the Fed’s recent hawkish tone. However, zooming out shows that buying today is still roughly $300 cheaper per month on a $500k loan than it was in early 2025.

If you have a life change and might need to make a move, don't let fear hold you back from at least having a conversation about your options.