US home-flipping profit margins rose to 25.4% in Q1 2026, ending a seven-quarter decline and reaching the highest level since mid-2008. Median gross profit increased to $66,000 but remained below 2025 levels. Flip volume declined year-over-year to 64,348 homes. Returns varied widely by metro, with Pittsburgh leading at 85.9% and Texas cities showing minimal margins. All-cash purchases slightly decreased, and average hold times rose to 165 days.
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