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A new Zillow report predicts the hottest housing markets of 2026, expecting a few price cuts, fast-moving listings, and strong price growth. The post Zillow Reveals 2026’s Hottest U.S. Markets...
A widening imbalance between home sellers and buyers has pushed the U.S. housing market further into buyer’s-market territory, with Redfin reporting the largest seller surplus on record as high...
The President's speech at Davos did not include many of the proposals on affordability he previously touted and that many observers believed he would include. The post Trump Tells Davos, ‘America...
New housing data shows billions in lost property value across Pacific Palisades and Altadena, as rebuilding moves slowly and many residents remain displaced. The post A Year After L.A. Wildfires,...
President Trump has directed federal agencies to curb large institutional investors’ access to single-family homes financed through government-backed mortgages, positioning the move as part of a...
While Bankrate expects additional Fed rate cuts this year, analysts caution that mortgage rates may not fall in lockstep if investors grow concerned about inflation risks, economic weakness, or...
These Texas regions have once again topped the U-Haul Growth Index, mirroring their 2024 achievements with the largest net increases of one-way customers in 2025. The post Which Southern Metroplex...
In the latter half of 2025, the U.S. housing market experienced a turning point, as the proportion of homeowners with mortgages over 6% exceeded that of those with rates under 3%, indicating a...
As rent consumes more household income, programs such as SNAP and Medicaid are helping millions of renters survive, but looming cuts could deepen the strain. The post Harvard Study: Federal...
A hoped-for "Silver Tsunami" of aging baby boomers unlocking their homes and returning them to the market has, instead, hit like a gentle, rolling wave that is having minimal effects on the real...
The advertisement comes as the Trump administration pushes to show voters that it is responding to their concerns about affordability, including in the housing market, ahead of the midterm...
A new Realtor.com report revealed that younger adults are delaying car ownership, homeownership, and driving less in general due to severe affordability pressure. Do trends suggest a less mobile...
More than 367,000 U.S. properties saw foreclosure filings last year, marking a rise from 2024. But how will strong homeowner equity levels and more disciplined post-pandemic lending standards mean...
The Stop Wall Street Landlords Act would strip tax benefits and restrict GSE-backed financing for large institutional buyers, as lawmakers from both parties shine more spotlight investor activity...
A new LendingTree analysis shows that renters now pay significantly less per month than homeowners with a mortgage, underscoring how high home prices and elevated interest rates continue to tilt...
President Trump has signaled hesitance about tapping his top economic adviser for the top job at the Fed, shaking up the contest over who will lead the central bank. The post Hassett’s Fed Chair...
While asking rents have declined nationally since 2023, higher-income renters have benefited most from recent price relief, according to Realtor.com. The post Rent Declines Favor Higher Earners as...
A growing number of homeowners are discovering that their insurance policies fall far short of rebuilding costs after natural disasters, according to a new Bloomberg report. The post U.S. Home...
In the second of a three-part series, the Mortgage Servicing Executive Alliance examines where AI is being deployed across the servicing lifecycle, the operational and compliance risks that...
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the "U.S. economy is one of pretty good growth going forward." The post Fed’s Kashkari Upbeat on 2026, Expects Inflation to...
