With interest-rate shock continuing to impact new listing volumes, housing inventory remains at historically low levels, according to HouseCanary's December Market Pulse Report. But positive developments may be ahead.
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Rural America Rebounds: Migration Fuels Growth After Years of Decline
Once losing residents, rural communities are seeing population gains as new domestic and international arrivals offset natural declines, though not all small towns share equally in the...
Trump Says He Will Announce Fed Chief Nominee Early Next Year
President Donald Trump further teased a months-long audition process for the next Fed chief during comments at a cabinet meeting in the White House. The post Trump Says He Will Announce Fed Chief...
Niche Real Estate Sector Draws Big Money for Little Kids’ Care
The U.S. child-care market is valued at $65.2 billion, according to data from B+E, and is projected to grow to $109.9 billion. It's a boom created by parents seeking early education providers for...
Potential Homebuyers Remaining on the Sidelines
Would-be homebuyers remain hesitant to purchase, concerned about economic uncertainty and still-high home costs, as a shrinking pool of housing supply is increasing prices—leaving many home...
Honoring the Women Shaping the Future of Housing
MortgagePoint shares insights from the 2025 Women in Housing Leadership Award recipients to discuss their proudest achievements, mentors who inspired them, and advice for the next generation of...
Home Prices Rise Across Most States as FHFA Reports Solid Q3 2025 Growth
New FHFA House Price Index data shows broad annual appreciation, with 44 states posting gains and the Northeast leading national growth. The post Home Prices Rise Across Most States as FHFA...
Bayview Asset Management Closes Guild Holdings Acquisition
Guild Holdings, which originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans in the United States, will operate as a privately held independent entity of Bayview's MSR Fund, which also owns...
Apartment Rents Drop Further, Vacancies Hit Record High
Apartment prices fell 1% in November from October, and stand at $1,367. That was the fourth consecutive month-over-month decline. Meanwhile, the national multifamily vacancy rate remained at 7.2%...
Generational Pessimism: Young Adults Giving Up on Homeownership
With housing affordability at historic lows, a new study showed that younger generations such as Gen Z are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency and ‘economic nihilism.’ The post...
New-Home Price & Construction Trends Driving Existing-Home Sales
According to the latest data from Realtor.com, new-home pricing, builder incentives, and regional inventory shifts are reshaping affordability and narrowing the gap between new and existing...
Commercial Real Estate Confidence Remains Steady as Market Finds Its Footing
The Real Estate Roundtable’s Q4 2025 Sentiment Index shows optimism returning to commercial real estate as markets stabilize, though policy uncertainty and tariffs still weigh on outlooks. The...
Zillow Removes Climate Data From Listings Site
Zillow has halted the display of wildfire, flood, and extreme-heat scores across more than 1 million listings, redirecting users to First Street’s website instead. Here’s why. The post Zillow...
Wall Street Banks Assess Fallout From SitusAMC Hack
The FBI is investigating the hack at real estate data firm SitusAMC, which says the unauthorized access affected account records and legal agreements, triggering reviews across major Wall Street...
Rural America Still Facing Affordability Crisis
According to a recent Redfin study, homebuyers in rural U.S. counties now need to make a higher annual salary than they did before to the pandemic to afford a median-priced home. The post Rural...
Small Investors Dominate as Investor Purchases Hold Steady
Investor buying stayed stable through mid-2025, even as total home sales slowed. Smaller investors are taking a bigger role while large players pull back, with activity concentrated in the South...
Housing Market Outlook 2026: Resets, Risks, and Road to Recovery
From affordability pressures to investor dynamics and the industry’s blind spots, Rick Sharga offers a data-driven look at what will shape housing in 2026. The post Housing Market Outlook 2026:...
Fed Rate Cut in December May Be More Likely as Officials Signal Support
Both New York Fed President John Williams and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled they support a rate cut when The Federal Open Market Committee next votes on rate policy on Dec....
RealPage Agrees to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit With DOJ Over Rent Algorithm
Prosecutors contended the company's algorithm illegally helped landlords drive up prices through the use of confidential data. Under the settlement, RealPage won't have to pay any damages or admit...
U.S. Home Price Growth Slows to ‘Weakest Performance Since Mid-2023’
September’s Case-Shiller data shows decelerating national gains, widespread monthly declines, and sharp weakness across Sun Belt metros as higher mortgage rates cool demand. The post U.S. Home...
Pending Home Sales on the Rise as Lower Rates Unlock Pent-Up Demand
The National Association of Realtors has reported that contract signings increased from September but remain below last year’s levels, reflecting affordability challenges and uneven regional...