State of House Buyers of America – June, 2026

The housing market continues to evolve as we move deeper into 2026. Buyers remain cautious, affordability challenges persist in many markets, and homeowners are weighing their options more carefully than ever.

The same is true here at House Buyers of America.

From the types of properties we’re purchasing to the situations sellers are navigating, every month provides valuable insight into what’s happening across the market. Here’s what we saw in June 2026.

Key Numbers This June, 2026

June continued the strong momentum we’ve seen throughout the year, particularly when looking at the bigger picture.

Year-to-date through May, acquisitions are up 71% compared to the same period in 2025. During the same timeframe, revenue increased by 63%, dispositions by 53%, and gross margin by 33%.

Month over month, the gross margin percentage increased by 51%. This reflects continued strength across the homes we purchase and sell, even as market conditions remain challenging in many areas.

While real estate activity naturally fluctuates throughout the year, the broader trend shows that homeowners are actively seeking flexible selling solutions that provide certainty and convenience.

What We’re Seeing From Sellers in June 2026

Based on the homes we purchased this month, a few trends stood out.

Nick Ron, CEO of House Buyers of America, notes that “We continue to see homeowners struggling with costly repair projects. With labor and material costs remaining high, many sellers are choosing not to invest additional money into properties before selling. More and more, they’re opting for a faster, hassle-free sale.”

We’re also seeing more second homes, vacant properties, and inherited homes come to market. For many owners and beneficiaries, ongoing maintenance, taxes, insurance, and other carrying costs have become more of a burden than a benefit.

In our experience, these situations often reflect changing priorities and the rising cost of holding onto a property that no longer serves its purpose.

Recent Seller Situations

Here are a couple of recent situations we helped homeowners work through.

Craig Euler in Hartfield, Virginia, was serving as the executor of an estate that came with more than just a house. The inherited property had back taxes and two mortgages attached, creating ongoing financial pressure for the family. Rather than risk months of uncertainty in the traditional market, Craig chose an As-Is sale, allowing the estate to pay off its obligations and move forward.

We also worked with Michael O’Brien and his family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after they inherited a home in need of significant repairs. With three heirs involved and no one interested in managing a major renovation project, the family decided to sell the property As-Is. The sale allowed them to avoid repair costs, eliminate a major responsibility, and move on without the stress of coordinating contractors and updates.

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What’s Happening in the Market

These trends line up with what we’re seeing across the broader housing market.

According to Realtor.com, active inventory remained 1.8% higher than a year ago at the end of May, giving buyers more options than they’ve had in recent years. At the same time, new listings dipped 0.5% year over year, suggesting many homeowners are still approaching the market cautiously.

We’re also seeing continued pressure on pricing. Median listing prices fell 2.3% compared to last year, marking more than 31 consecutive weeks of flat or declining asking prices.

Despite these challenges, buyer activity remains steady. Homes are spending roughly the same amount of time on the market as they did a year ago, indicating that demand remains, even as buyers become more selective about the homes they pursue.

What This Means for Homeowners

For homeowners, today’s market continues to reward preparation and flexibility.

If your home is updated and well-maintained, and you’re comfortable navigating the traditional selling process, listing it on the market may still be an excellent option.

However, homeowners dealing with repairs, inherited properties, rental homes, or time-sensitive situations may face additional challenges. Inspection issues, financing hurdles, repair requests, and longer marketing timelines can all impact the outcome of a traditional sale.

We’ve seen many sellers discover that the process can become more complicated than expected, particularly when significant repairs are involved.

The right path ultimately depends on your property’s condition, your timeline, and your personal goals.

A Simple Option

For homeowners looking for an easier solution, House Buyers of America offers a simple way to sell your house As-Is.

With no repairs, showings, or commissions, we provide a competitive cash offer and a flexible closing timeline so homeowners can move forward on terms that work for them.

In many situations, sellers are surprised to learn that once repair costs, holding expenses, agent commissions, and the time required to sell are factored in, the gap between a traditional sale and a direct sale may be smaller than expected.

If you’re exploring your options, it’s one path worth considering.