It's Now Cheaper to Buy a New Home Than a Used One
In Q1 2026, the median price of a new single-family home slipped below the median price of an existing home for the f...
Housing Market
This tag page collects 18 articles on the Housing Market, from mortgage rates to price trends, helping you manage debt and plan smarter home decisions.
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Higher Mortgage Rates Push Applications Down Post Holiday
Mortgage applications fell as the 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.65%, the highest since August 2025. Refinance deman...
Can the Housing Market Still Grow with Rates Above 6.64%?
Mortgage rates sit above 6.6%, yet early 2026 data suggest the housing market still grow. This report breaks down wha...
Mortgage Rates Move Higher as Inflation Eases Today
Inflation cooled in June, nudging mortgage rates higher this week. Analysts say relief could be on the horizon as the...
2026 Housing Market Predictions: Seller Pain Persists
The 2026 housing market predictions headline a continued stretch of seller pain and tighter credit. This guide breaks...
Can Mortgage Rates Survive Hawkish Fed Talk This Week
Inflation data and hawkish Fed messaging dominate markets this week as investors weigh mortgage rates and the path of...
Predictive Analytics Real Estate: Top Tools for 2026
Banks and mortgage lenders are accelerating the use of predictive analytics real estate to forecast seller motion and...
Flexible Private Capital Becoming a Builder Growth Strategy
Amid slower housing demand and higher costs, regional and mid-sized builders are leaning on flexible financing to sus...
Data Lying: What Buyers Are Paying in 2026—Rethink Costs
Prices may look flat, but the real bill for home buying in 2026 is higher. This guide reveals where data lies, what b...
Iran Conflict Lifts Mortgage Rates, Yet Demand Holds Steady
Tensions in the Middle East pushed mortgage rates higher, but U.S. homebuyers pressed on. A weekly tracker shows dema...
Trump Undercuts Midterms Message with Housing Bill Snub
A landmark housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature, signaling a setback for GOP messaging ahead of midterm...
Berkshire Hathaway's $8.5 Billion Housing Bet: Vote
Berkshire Hathaway faces a pivotal July 22 shareholder vote on a major housing bet. This deep dive explains what’s at...