Housing Affordability Unlikely Return, Analysts Say
A new Morgan Stanley Research report argues that housing affordability unlikely return to pre-2022 levels as rates st...
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Keys to the Housing Market Rest of 2026: What to Watch
With rates stabilizing in the mid-6% range, the housing market braces for a steadier second half of 2026. Pending sal...
Mortgage Rates Fall Lowest as Iran Deal Framework Emerges
Mortgage rates fall lowest this week, easing borrowing costs for new buyers even as a developing Iran framework spurs...
Income Needed to Afford Median-Priced Homes Rises Sharply
A new Harvard study shows the income needed to afford median-priced homes has nearly doubled since 2020, highlighting...
The Strongest Sign Housing Market: June 2026 Update
June 2026 brings a surprising shift: the market shows the strongest sign housing market signals in years. This articl...
Home Applications Fall as Mortgage Rates Stay Over 6.5%
MBA data show a pullback in new home purchase applications in May as mortgage costs remained elevated. The trend unde...
Double-Take Double Jeopardy: Housing Names Stir Loans
Lenders and borrowers are recalibrating as two housing giants with different business footprints collide in headlines...
Stop Waiting Rates Drop—New Construction Investors Lead
Many investors sit on cash waiting for rates to fall. This guide shows why stopping the wait and locking in 4% on new...
Pending Home Sales Showed Strength as Rates Stabilize
May pending home sales showed a notable uptick despite higher borrowing costs. The NAR report shows gains across regi...
Mortgage Applications Slip 3.8% as Purchase Demand Stays
In the week ending June 12, 2026, mortgage applications slip 3.8% as purchase demand stays ahead of 2025, signaling a...
Next Test for Master-Planned Communities: Staying Power
As mortgage rates wobble and demand shifts, master planned communities are being judged on staying power rather than ...
What to Look for in Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Meeting
Markets await Kevin Warsh’s first Fed policy decision amid oil price movements and a fragile housing sector. This rep...