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 ...
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196 articlesMortgage 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...
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...
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...