Here is your real estate news for Thursday, February 5th. Winter Storm Tanks Mortgage Applications Mortgage applications fell 8.9% last week as Winter Storm Fern blanketed much of the country. Purchase applications took the biggest hit, dropping 14% on a seasonally adjusted basis. The Southeast saw a 5.35% decline. The silver lining? January 2026 borrower intent was still up 5.26% compared to January...

Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, February 3rd. Markets React to Federal Reserve Leadership ChangeReal estate news yesterday focused on the announcement of a new Federal Reserve Chair nominee. The leadership change could affect future interest rate policy. No immediate policy shifts are expected. Analysts say the transition adds uncertainty later this year. For housing, mortgage rates are...

Here is your real estate news for Monday, February 2nd. New Federal Reserve Chair Announcement Dominates Housing HeadlinesThe biggest real estate-related story over the weekend was the announcement of a new Federal Reserve Chair nominee. Coverage focused on how a leadership change at the Fed could influence the path of monetary policy, particularly the timing and pace of future rate cuts. While no...

Here is your real estate news for Friday, January 30th. Federal Reserve Leadership Shift Could Influence Monetary PolicyYesterday’s breaking national economic news centered on President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, set to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. The choice of Warsh — a former Fed governor with extensive central bank experience...

Here is your real estate news for Thursday, January 29th. Consumer Confidence and Housing Expectations Show ImprovementYesterday’s real estate coverage pointed to improving consumer sentiment around housing, driven by stabilizing mortgage rates and slower home price growth. While buyers remain cautious, surveys and analyst commentary suggest expectations are shifting toward a more balanced market in...

Here is your real estate news for Wednesday, January 28th. Existing Home Sales Highlight a Market Searching for StabilityYesterday’s real estate coverage focused on the latest existing home sales data, which showed modest movement but no clear breakout in activity. Analysts described the market as stable but constrained, with affordability challenges continuing to limit buyer demand. While motivated...

Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, January 27th. Homebuilders Signal Cautious Optimism for 2026Yesterday’s real estate coverage highlighted new commentary from major homebuilders, who expressed guarded optimism for the year ahead. While demand remains constrained by affordability challenges, builders noted improving buyer interest tied to stabilizing mortgage rates and modest incentives....

Here is your real estate news for Monday, January 26th. Pending Sales Data Raises Questions About Market MomentumYesterday’s national real estate coverage focused heavily on the latest pending home sales data, which showed a notable slowdown in contract activity to close out the year. Analysts pointed to seasonal factors, affordability pressures, and cautious buyer behavior as contributors. While some...

Here is your real estate news for Friday, January 23rd. Pending Home Sales Show Notable Decline Heading Into SpringYesterday’s biggest real estate story came from the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report, which showed a 9.3% month-over-month decline in December contract signings and a 3.0% year-over-year decrease in pending sales. The drop was seen across all major U.S. regions...

Here is your real estate news for Thursday, January 22nd. Pending Home Sales Retreat After Recent GainsYesterday’s big national housing story came from the latest National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report, showing a 9.3% month-over-month decline in pending contracts in December and a moderate 3.0% year-over-year dip. The slowdown was seen across all four U.S. regions, though the South...