Kentucky housing reform bill collapses in final hours
Kentucky’s failure shows how difficult housing politics remain even as other states manage to pass modest reforms.
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Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?
Inventory is up from record lows, but new listings remain below normal, keeping 2026 growth rates below last year’s peak.
Is housing inventory about to turn negative year over year?
U.S. inventory growth slowed to 3.21% year over year as rates neared 6.64%, with new listings down 7.9% from 2025.
How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?
War-time economics have sent gas prices skyrocketing and pushed mortgage rates higher over the last five weeks, from a low of 5.99% to a high of 6.64%.
Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs
Mortgage rates ended the week at 6.64%, purchase apps slowed to 5% YoY, inventory rose to 713,549 and mortgage spreads were about 2%.
Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point
Despite higher oil prices and mortgage rates and no indication that Iran war is ending, existing home sales posted another positive week.
Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?
Rates rose above 6.25% and ended the week at 6.41% as spreads worsened while the 10-year yield neared its yearly high.
Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes
A New Western report says independent investors delivered 120,193 homes in the starter segment during 2025.
ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply
Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.
CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated builder division amid new-home surge
CrossCountry Mortgage launched a dedicated builder division, adding construction, commercial and forward commitment products to deepen builder partnerships.