Hawks Lorie Logan and Beth Hammack run the Fed for now
Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t hike rates today, the hawks won three key victories with higher nominal and real yields.
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Real estate brokers say rising mortgage rates derail early 2026 housing rebound
Mortgage rates rose from 6.23% to 6.94% after Iran conflict escalation, and brokers now expect about 4 million home sales in 2026.
Home sales are positive but higher rates slowing demand
Spreads were 1.94%, keeping rates below 7%, while purchase apps were up 0.2% yearly and pending sales held near flat.
Don’t fall for a fake foreclosure crisis
A 21% rise in foreclosures reflects normalization, not a crisis, as new listings stay low and homeowner equity remains high.
Investors list more homes after ROAD to Housing Act, but impact may stay local
New data shows listings of single-family rental homes owned by institutional investors have more than doubled since early February.
Can the housing market weather Iran conflict 2.0 and higher rates?
Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.
What the ROAD to Housing Act can — and can’t — do for affordability
Experts who spoke with HousingWire call the legislation a good start but point to other bold measures still needed to tackle affordability.
The stock market vs. shelter: The math matters
The real question isn’t whether a house beats the stock market. It’s what kind of life someone is trying to build.
Economic activity expands, but consumers feel the squeeze
Construction and real estate activity increased slightly overall, with several districts highlighting growth in data center building.
Can mortgage rates survive hawkish Fed talk during inflation week?
Markets watch monthly core inflation prints and conflict headlines as the 10-year holds near 4.60% and Fed tone stays hawkish.