Lower mortgage rates support steady new home sales
The long-delayed report shows new home sales reached 737,000 in October 2025, up 18.7% from last year, as mortgage rates fall near 6%
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U.S. housing inventory growth slows to 10% as demand reshapes the 2026 market
Inventory growth has slowed to 10% year over year as demand drives a more balanced and seasonal 2026 housing market, according to HousingWire data.
The impact of lower mortgage rates on housing inventory
U.S. housing inventory growth slowed to 9.99% year-over-year last week as mortgage rates near 6% and price cuts reach 34.7%.
December jobs data continues to support lower mortgage rates
December jobs growth slowed to 50,000, keeping mortgage rates near 6% with steady and Trump’s MBS move supporting better spreads.
Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis
A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.
The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing forecast
Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.
Out-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes
Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.
Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist
Despite a modest home price uptick, growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation.
Realtor.com urges action on US housing supply shortage
Realtor.com’s Let America Build campaign urges lawmakers to address housing supply as U.S. inventory stays 4 million short.