Housing Demand Concentrating Where Affordability Holds
Buyers are funneling into markets where prices align with incomes, while high-cost regions cool. The Midwest shows th...
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99 articlesWinning Listings in Today’s Market Demand a New Conversation
In today’s market, winning listings today’s market hinge on coaching and lender-led planning rather than traditional ...
Mortgage Purchase Apps Holding Steady Amid Higher Rates
Mortgage purchase apps holding steady in 2026 despite rising rates, underscoring persistent demand in the housing mar...
Inflation Rising, Mortgage Spreads Keep Rates Under 7%
Inflation is rising, yet improved mortgage spreads are keeping 30-year fixed rates below 7%. Borrowers should watch h...
Mortgage Rates Move Higher as Spring Housing Stalls
Mortgage rates move higher for a second straight week, delaying any spring surge in activity. Analysts say inflation ...
Existing Home Sales Rise as Inventory Grows in April
April data show existing home sales rise 0.2% to 4.02 million annualized, with inventory up and affordability improvi...
Great Stall March 2026: Housing Update and Loan Tips
March 2026 brings a notable shift in the U.S. housing market: a broad cool-down that economists call the Great Stall....
Spring Market Gets Rocky: Fed Holds on Rate Cuts for 2024
Spring usually fuels home buying, but this year the market gets rocky as the Fed delays rate cuts. Learn what it mean...
Mortgage Originations Reach $524B, but Credit Tightens
In Q4 2025, mortgage originations hit $524 billion as lenders tighten standards, yet the real story lies in who quali...
April Jobs Report Shows Mixed Signals for Loans Market
The latest april jobs report shows a modest 115,000 payroll gain with unemployment steady at 4.3%, but revisions and ...
Vice Capital Markets Releases Daily Mortgage Rate Benchmark
Vice Capital Markets launches a public daily Par Note Rate benchmark, providing a market-based view of mortgage prici...
U.S. Debt Surpasses GDP: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
When the national debt climbs past the size of the economy, it can ripple through interest rates and monthly payments...