Does This Jobs Report Change 2026 Rate-Hike Odds?
June data show a slower payroll rise and a drop in participation, fueling debate over the Fed’s 2026 path. The result...
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Record Decline in Home Asking Prices Boosts Buyers
Home listings are cooling fast as sellers reset prices. The latest data show a record decline in home asking prices, ...
Birthright Citizenship Ruling Could Lift Homebuying
The Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship preserves long-term residency prospects for many families and ...
Rate Obsession Fading: Here’s What Replaces It in Loans
Mortgage originations in 2026 are shifting from chasing lower rates to serving life events. Relocation, growing famil...
Housing Market Survived Iran Turmoil Through Summer
Oil volatility faded and mortgage demand held firm in the first half of 2026, underscoring resilience in the housing ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Slightly Higher Amid Global Tension
A modest uptick in mortgage rates nudges homebuyers and refinancers to watch inflation, energy prices, and Fed signal...
Mortgage Payments Rise 2.2% in May as Rates Push Up Costs
May data from the MBA shows mortgage payments rising 2.2% as rate moves and bigger loan applications weigh on buyers....
Housing Demand Holds Steady as Regional Trends Shift Market
June data show housing demand holds steady across regions despite mortgage rates near 6.6%. Regional inventory shifts...
Home Sales Fall Rate Signals Turn in Housing Demand
May home sales fell again, highlighting an ongoing affordability squeeze as mortgage costs remain elevated. The data ...
Trump Cancels Signing Housing Bill, Shocks Markets Today
In a surprise move, President Trump said he would not sign the housing bill until Congress passes a separate voter-id...
Mortgage Rates Move Near 6.8% as Fed Hike Bets Grow
Mortgage rates edge toward 6.8% as markets price in a potential Federal Reserve rate rise this year. Analysts warn hi...
Mortgage Rates Haven’t Followed Oil Downturn So Far
Oil prices retreat in mid-2026, but mortgage rates haven’t followed, leaving borrowers facing higher payments. Here's...