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Mar 22, 2026 4:31 AM
— Housing Market
Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point
Despite higher oil prices and rising mortgage rates related to the conflict in Iran, weekly pending sales and purchase applications increased. The 10-year yield closed at 4.38%, raising concerns about rates staying high for an extended period. Housing demand is still strong, but the impact of rising oil prices on the U.S. housing market remains a key question for the future.
Mar 21, 2026 7:38 AM
— Housing Market
New Home Sales Plunge to 3-Year Lows
New home sales in January decreased significantly compared to December, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000. For-sale inventory slightly increased to 476,000, leading to a jump in months' supply to 9.7 months. Prices also declined both monthly and annually, with the median sales price falling to $400,500 and the average price dropping to $499,500.
Mar 20, 2026 7:32 PM
— Housing Market
Why these round homes are resilient to hurricanes
Deltec Homes, a North Carolina builder known for its round design and reinforced connections, claims its homes can withstand winds up to about 190 mph and have a 99.9% survival rate in major hurricanes over three decades. The company's approach includes using continuous strapping, larger truss hangers, and reinforcing key connections throughout the building envelope.
Mar 20, 2026 10:32 AM
— Housing Market
FinCEN anti-money laundering rule struck down in court
A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's nationwide anti-money laundering rule, removing reporting requirements on non-financed real estate deals. This decision eliminates compliance burdens for title companies and restores prior practices.
Mar 20, 2026 10:29 AM
— Housing Market
New-home mortgage applications dip in February amid buyer caution
Purchase mortgage applications for newly constructed homes weakened in February, despite easing mortgage rates and an abundance of new-home inventory. The decline in new-home application volumes was attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty and a weakening job market. New-home sales were higher than last year, but official figures differ from MBA estimates due to different methods of data collection... more
Mar 20, 2026 12:33 AM
— Housing Market
Lower rates aren’t enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success
Mortgage lenders and servicers are preparing for the spring homebuying season by focusing on sustainable homeownership beyond just interest rates. Affordability pressures persist as household budgets are constrained, leading to potential issues in the future. Borrower education and proactive servicing are seen as key factors in reducing delinquencies and supporting long-term borrower success. The ... more
Mar 19, 2026 6:30 PM
— Housing Market
Family, jobs, sunshine: Why these homeowners are opting out of their 3% mortgage
The article discusses how some homeowners are giving up their low mortgage rates to move to new homes due to factors like growing families, better work opportunities, lifestyle changes, and more space. The 'lock-in' effect of low mortgage rates is gradually loosening as life events drive people to move, despite interest rates slowly increasing from around 4.4% in 2025 to projections of 6% to 6.5% ... more
Mar 19, 2026 12:31 PM
— Housing Market
How rising HOA fees can act like shadow mortgages
Homeowners association (HOA) fees are increasing and becoming a significant cost for many homeowners, sometimes even leading to foreclosure. Rising costs, along with unexpected special assessments, can drastically impact a homeowner's finances and purchasing power. HOA fees are now considered a 'shadow mortgage' because they are mandatory, ongoing payments that cannot be renegotiated or refinanced... more
Mar 17, 2026 10:32 AM
— Housing Market
Major GSE investor echoes Ackman's call for Fannie, Freddie uplisting
Oksenholt Capital Management is supporting the idea of moving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's shares back to a major exchange. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is considering having more authority over companies working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Lennar's first fiscal quarter earnings have decreased significantly after persistent challenges in consumer confidence. The FHFA chief hinted at a p... more
Mar 17, 2026 9:57 AM
— Housing Market
Oldest Americans' share of real estate wealth at record high
Younger Americans are seeing their share of real estate wealth shrink, while older Americans are seeing their portion grow. The housing supply gap has increased, and new construction is falling short. Borrower equity has decreased, but affordability has been improving since the summer. The income needed to afford a home has been rising annually, but the monthly principal and interest payment neede... more
Mar 17, 2026 6:32 AM
— Housing Market
Zillow Preview adds pre market listings with brokerage branding
Zillow has introduced Zillow Preview, a new offering that allows agents and sellers to publicly pre-market their listings before they become active. The program is launching with five brokerage partners and aims to provide transparency and access to a wide audience of potential buyers. Listings in Zillow Preview receive priority placement and engagement metrics, and the program aligns with MLS fra... more
Mar 16, 2026 5:33 PM
— Housing Market
Harvard JCHS: Did Mortgages With Locked-in Low Rates Lead to Rising House Prices?
A recent report from Harvard University found that rising interest rates reduced the supply of homes as owners with low interest rate mortgages chose to keep their homes instead of selling. This phenomenon, known as rate lock, increased house prices and offset the negative effects of reduced housing demand when interest rates rise. The report also highlighted the importance of expanding housing su... more
Mar 13, 2026 3:32 PM
— Housing Market
Interest Rates Archives - Page 19 of 111
Columnist Logan Mohtashami believes that favorable demographics will continue to support the housing market, but warns of the risks of home prices rising too quickly and interest rates increasing significantly.
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 12, 2026 4:35 AM
— Housing Market
Harvard JCHS: Did Mortgages With Locked-in Low Rates Lead to Rising House Prices?
A new report from the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests that rising interest rates reduced the supply of homes as owners with low interest rate mortgages opted to keep their homes rather than selling. The report discusses the concept of 'rate lock' and its impact on house prices, home sales, and residential investment. It concludes that rate lock significantly increases ... more
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 11, 2026 4:33 AM
— Housing Market
Trade groups balk at build-to-rent provision in bipartisan Senate housing bill
A bipartisan Senate housing package named the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act received strong support from the home building and housing finance industries. However, a provision related to build-to-rent housing in the bill has faced backlash from prominent mortgage and housing groups. The provision requires investors to sell certain homes, including BTR housing, within seven years of purchase, wh... more
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