Here is your real estate news for Friday, February 13th. Inflation Data Influences Rate ExpectationsYesterday’s real estate coverage focused on new inflation data. The report showed prices remain sticky in several sectors. Markets reacted quickly. Bond yields moved higher. Mortgage rates followed. Analysts said this could delay any near-term rate cuts. Buyers and sellers are watching closely. Builders...
Here is your real estate news for Thursday, February 12th. Buyer Demand Remains Cautious Despite More ListingsNational reporting showed that buyer activity remains slow in many markets. Inventory is improving in some regions. Even so, many buyers are still hesitant. Affordability remains the main reason. Monthly payments continue to limit purchasing power. Price Reductions Increase in Competitive...
Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, February 10th. Affordability Remains the Primary Market ChallengeNational reporting reinforced that affordability continues to limit activity. Home prices remain elevated in many markets. Mortgage rates are still high compared to recent years. Insurance and tax costs are also weighing on buyers. Monthly payment remains the top concern. Inventory Growth Creates...
Here is your real estate news for Monday, February 9th. Federal Reserve Leadership Change Remains in FocusWeekend coverage continued to center on the new Federal Reserve Chair announcement. Analysts discussed how the leadership shift could influence future interest rate decisions. No immediate policy changes are expected. Most experts believe rates will remain steady in the near term. Markets are watching...
Here is your real estate news for Friday, February 6th. National Housing Market Steady, But Regional Gaps Widen The national market closed January flat median list price holding at $419,999, inventory at 696K homes. But the real story is regional: Northeast is hot (MAI 38.1, fastest turnover), South is most buyer-friendly (32.7% price reductions), and the West remains priciest at $616K median. Florida's...
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...