Housing Market – Page 7 – Cantilever Real Estate

Homebuyers hunt for Black Friday bargains as price cuts spread

November 24, 2025 by bp56691

According to HousingWire Data, price cuts have become a defining feature of the late-fall housing market — with discounts deepening just as the holiday sales season kicks off.

Total pending home sales reach multiyear high with mortgage rates near 6%

November 22, 2025 by bp56691

This year we have benefited from mortgage rates remaining below 6.64% for the last 16 weeks, spurring total pending home sales.

The Goldilocks case for home sales in 2026

November 21, 2025 by bp56691

The trends are consistent enough to inspire me to sketch a Goldilocks case that results in very significant home sales growth 2026.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts rising home sales, stable prices in 2026

November 16, 2025 by bp56691

NAR economist Lawrence Yun is forecasting a 14% rise in existing home sales and 4% price growth in 2026, due to lower mortgage rates.

First American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability

November 14, 2025 by bp56691

First American’s Odeta Kushi said mortgage rates are expected to remain in the low-6% range, but other factors will lift affordability.

Home flippers express caution over rising costs, low resale demand

November 10, 2025 by bp56691

The 2025 Fix and Flip Market Index reveals declining prices and cautious investor sentiment as costs and economic uncertainty rise.

Housing inventory falls as demand picks up

November 9, 2025 by bp56691

The growth rate of housing inventory has slowed by half, but remains up year over year for a healthier market.

A 50-year mortgage could double your interest payment

November 9, 2025 by bp56691

Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal could be a tough sell due to higher interest costs and regulatory limits under current Dodd-Frank rules.

Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability

November 8, 2025 by bp56691

Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren’t currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Pulte says Fannie, Freddie to remain in conservatorship with IPO plans

November 8, 2025 by bp56691

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship while the government plans to sell up to 5% of shares.