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...
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196 articlesHome 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...
Private Listings Opt-Out Impediment Reshapes Mortgage Market
A wave of state laws on private listings in housing is reshaping how loans and mortgages are marketed. Three regulato...
Tepid Spring Selling, Strong Headwinds Hit Builder Confidence
Builders entered the mid-year period wary, as tepid spring selling collided with strong headwinds for loans and mortg...
Inflation Back, It’s Warning: Mortgage Rates Ready to Move
Inflation is back, it’s warning for borrowers that mortgage costs could climb. This guide breaks down what it means a...
Housing Demand Inventory Down Sparks 2026 Market Shift
In 2026, housing demand outpaces supply despite higher borrowing costs, driving lenders to adjust terms and buyers to...