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Mar 13, 2026 3:30 PM
— Housing Market
Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at improving home affordability by reducing federal housing regulatory burdens and reducing regulatory burdens tied to mortgages. These orders show an emphasis on home ownership policy and seek to streamline the mortgage process to increase lending and reduce borrowing costs.
Mar 13, 2026 12:46 PM
— Housing Market
Lennar profit drops 56% amid rates, Iran uncertainty
Lennar Corp. and Taylor Morrison Home Corp. are working on a proposal to sell entry-level homes in a pathway-to-ownership program funded by private investors. Housing starts have increased in January, but market conditions have edged down in February. The housing supply gap has increased, leading to a shortage in new construction. Loan originators share their secrets to success.
Mar 13, 2026 2:30 AM
— Housing Market
The Senate passed its first major housing bill since the subprime mortgage crisis. Can it actually become law?
A bipartisan bill called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, aimed at improving housing affordability, easily passed the Senate. The bill includes provisions to lower costs and boost housing supply, addressing the mounting political and economic crisis of housing affordability. However, one divisive provision restricts large investors from buying single-family homes and requires others to sell o... more
Mar 13, 2026 12:32 AM
— Housing Market
The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight
The housing market is experiencing a slowdown in inventory release from older homeowners due to various factors such as rate lock-ins and complex life transitions. Reverse mortgage programs can provide liquidity relief for seniors and their families if integrated early in the transition planning process. The housing industry needs to improve collaboration between mortgage professionals and senior-... more
Mar 12, 2026 10:32 AM
— Housing Market
Senate passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply and addressing affordability challenges. Consumer advocates and trade groups are pushing for revisions to certain provisions included in the bill. It now heads to the House for consideration before being signed into law.
Mar 12, 2026 9:30 AM
— Housing Market
Mortgage delinquency rates are slowly rising. See who's affected
Mortgages entering serious delinquency are returning to levels seen a decade ago, with lower-income homeowners experiencing the highest delinquency rates. Delinquency rates had been trending downward until 2022 but have steadily increased since then. Mortgages have lower delinquency rates compared to student loans and credit cards.
Mar 12, 2026 6:32 AM
— Housing Market
Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates
Existing home sales, purchase applications, and pending sales are positive in 2026, supported by higher inventory and mortgage rates near 6%. However, there are concerns about a potential rate spike if oil and tariffs lead to inflation and push the 10-year yield above 4.30%. Housing demand is strong, with Midwest markets leading the surge, but inventory is tightening nationwide.
Mar 11, 2026 1:48 PM
— Housing Market
Existing-Home Sales Increase
Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, with sales rising in the Midwest, South, and West but falling in the Northeast. Affordability improved for the eighth consecutive month, with the Housing Affordability Index reaching its highest level since March 2022. Despite the modest gain in home sales, housing demand remains muted relative to wage growth and job gains, and in... more
Mar 11, 2026 12:31 PM
— Housing Market
Share of ‘accidental landlords’ hits three-year high as frustrated home sellers pivot
As the U.S. housing market becomes more favorable to buyers, more homeowners are choosing to convert their unsold properties into rentals. This trend is driven by homeowners with low mortgage rates, allowing them to rent out their properties instead of lowering their asking price. Geographically, this trend is most concentrated in buyer-dominated markets like Denver, with the Sun Belt also seeing ... more
Mar 10, 2026 7:30 AM
— Housing Market
US homes sales bounced back in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in February due to easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market. Existing home sales rose 1.7% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, surpassing economist expectations. Home prices continued to rise slowly, with the national median sales price increasing 0.3% from a year earlier to $39... more
Mar 10, 2026 7:30 AM
— Housing Market
February home sales see small rebound, but supply growth is 'sluggish'
Home sales saw a small gain at the start of the year, but the increase in mortgage rates may impact the upcoming spring season. While existing home sales rose in February, low inventory remains a challenge for the market. More sellers are relisting their homes, but sluggish growth in supply could lead to higher prices. The median home price increased slightly year-over-year, with sales strongest i... more
Mar 9, 2026 2:32 PM
— Housing Market
Housing Market News and Commentary
Affordability remains a major challenge in the mortgage industry and housing market. Home prices have been rising, but there are regional differences in growth. Data shows that mortgage rates near 6% are driving higher home sales and applications. There is a shift towards households trading one nearby city for another instead of dramatic nationwide migration.
Mar 9, 2026 9:39 AM
— Housing Market
Originations hit 3.5-year high in Q4 boosted by refinancing
Mortgage originations rose to a three-and-a-half-year high in the fourth quarter of last year due to low mortgage rates boosting refinance activity. The average-priced home's monthly payment decreased by 7% to $2,091. Prepayment speeds increased, but data on distressed borrowers paints a mixed picture of the housing market. Mortgage loan officer licensing saw a rise as Fannie Mae projects $2.4T in... more
Mar 9, 2026 8:32 AM
— Housing Market
Spring Home-Buying Activity May Hinge on One Factor
Existing-home sales dropped to the lowest level in over a year in January, potentially due to weather conditions. However, there are positive signs for the spring home-buying season, such as increased inventory levels and house-buying power. The housing market is expected to improve with pent-up demand meeting improving supply.
Mar 6, 2026 12:30 AM
— Housing Market
‘Geopolitical uncertainties’ amid Iran war could slow fall in mortgage rates, says Halifax
UK house price growth slowed in February as the value of a typical home rose by 0.3% to £301,151. Halifax warns that the US-Israel war on Iran could affect mortgage rate decreases this year and impact interest rate cuts. Geopolitical uncertainties are likely to influence the outlook for inflation and the wider economy, potentially slowing the borrowing cost easing. The conflict is affecting energy... more
Mar 5, 2026 10:48 AM
— Housing Market
NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025
NAHB data shows that in 2025, housing affordability improved slightly as new home prices fell 2.0% year over year and 30-year mortgage rates eased to about 6.0%. The typical family needed to spend 34% of their income on a new home mortgage payment in Q4, a small improvement compared to previous quarters.
Mar 4, 2026 4:42 PM
— Housing Market
Rising taxes and homeowners insurance undermine affordability — even in buyer-friendly markets
A new analysis by Neighbors Bank shows that escrow costs make up 21% of monthly mortgage payments across the largest U.S. metros, impacting first-time and low-downpayment homebuyers the most. Escrow-related costs rose by 30% on average last year at the state level, with many borrowers unaware that their fixed-rate mortgage payments can change due to higher assessments. Escrow hikes are driven main... more
Mar 2, 2026 12:32 PM
— Housing Market
Why the housing inventory map is so startling
While inventory of homes for sale has been climbing overall, many Midwest and Northeast states are still well below 2019 levels, leading to a shortage crisis in those regions. The imbalance of inventory growth is attributed to migration patterns and slow hiring rates, which are limiting turnover and keeping listings tight.
Mar 2, 2026 5:57 AM
— Housing Market
Why the Spring Home-Buying Season Slump May Break in 2026
House-buying power has surpassed the national median list price, potentially leading to a more active spring home-buying season. Changes in mortgage rates and household income impact house-buying power, while list prices adjust more slowly. The surplus of house-buying power over list prices shifted to a deficit in 2022 but has since returned to surplus. The spring home-buying season may see improv... more
Feb 26, 2026 8:32 PM
— Housing Market
Rental Vacancy Data Shows Progress That Can Keep Mortgage Rates Lower
The article discusses how positive housing vacancy data, especially in the rental sector, is helping to combat inflation and keep mortgage rates lower. It also highlights the improvement in homeowner vacancy data due to the increase in housing inventory, indicating the solid financial shape of homeowners compared to the housing bubble years.
Feb 26, 2026 8:30 AM
— Housing Market
Homebuyers refuse to back down as mortgage rates continue hovering stubbornly near 6% mark
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since February 2023, yet American homebuyers are still active. New home sales remain higher than the previous year, and there is a surge in refinancing activities. The market remains resilient despite a slight dip in new home sales in December. While buyers hope for lower rates, they are realizing that the rates may not return to pre-pandemic levels... more
Feb 26, 2026 5:32 AM
— Housing Market
MLS exposure vs private listings, why full disclosure matters
Gary Keller, an executive chairman in the real estate industry, argues for standardized disclosures in the real estate market to help buyers and sellers navigate the tradeoffs between privacy and pricing. He emphasizes the importance of full disclosure to ensure transparency and fair competition in the industry.
Feb 25, 2026 4:32 PM
— Housing Market
Housing Market News and Commentary
The article discusses the decline in housing affordability, with Canadian homebuyers spending $6.2B on US real estate in 2024-2025. It mentions the varying housing prices in Texas metros, the surprise costs for buyers, and the impact of modest income increases failing to keep up with inflation. Mortgage rates rose 15 basis points, housing permits are declining, and homebuilders are hoping for lowe... more
Feb 25, 2026 3:32 PM
— Housing Market
Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower
Rental vacancy has risen to 7.2%, which may help lower inflation and keep mortgage rates steady. Homeowner vacancy is at 1.2%, indicating limited seller stress and solid financial shape for homeowners. The rise in housing inventory is contributing to improved homeowner vacancy data.
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