Housing demand positive, but at risk from higher mortgage rates
Our weekly pending contract data is still positive, but only by 1%, as demand growth has slowed amid higher mortgage rates.
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Rep. Maxine Waters pushes for serious investigation with proposed wildfire bill
Less than 10 days into 2025, California is experiencing a multibillion-dollar wildfire disaster that is further shaking up the state’s already vulnerable insurance coverage.
Jobs week data is keeping mortgage rates above 7%
Today’s jobs report beat expectations, which means mortgage rates will stay elevated.
How reverse mortgage pros will seek to connect with clients in 2025
The reverse mortgage industry is ready to hit the ground running in its efforts to connect with new clients in 2025.
New CMLS leader John DiMichele on the state of multiple listing services
HousingWire real estate reporter Jeff Andrews sat down with John DiMichele, the new chair of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS), to discuss the state of MLSs and their future in a rapidly changing real estate environment.
Reverse mortgage leaders on partnering with the forward side in 2025
The reverse mortgage industry seeks to build its positive momentum this year after collaborating extensively with forward lenders in 2024.
Buying a home is growing even less affordable
Stubbornly high mortgage rates and home prices mean that housing affordability isn’t getting better.
What to expect from the 2025 housing market
What will the housing market look like in 2025? We already see many signals for what to expect on inventory, new listings and prices.
Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained
Donald Trump’s impending second term has sparked discussions about addressing the housing crisis by building new homes on federal lands.
Credit data shows: There’s no housing crash coming
The updated New York Fed credit report shows why we won’t see a housing bubble crash anytime soon, despite what your crazy uncle thinks.