Accidental Landlords Hit a High as Rising Interest Rates Freeze Buying

On The Market · Apr 7, 2026 · 34m

The housing market is locked up once again before the most important time of the year—the spring homebuying season. With interest rates flying back up to the mid-6% range and inflation anxiety rearing back, Americans are once again stuck. And it’s not just first-time homebuyers; accidental landlords are hitting a new high as homes get even harder to sell.

So, is the spring homebuying season… canceled?

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