Housing Market

Mortgage Spreads: The Only Shield Keeping Rates Under 7%

Spreads at 1.93% keep mortgage rates near 6.44%. Without them, rates would top 7% as in prior years. Can the cushion hold?

HousingWire|11 days ago

Hourly Rentals: The Pivot Saving Stressed Property Owners

Facing a $10,073 monthly mortgage on an unsold $1.25M home, one owner earns $10,000/month renting by the hour. Is hourly rental the next housing lifeline?

Realtor.com News|11 days ago

Housing Market

Clayton's CrossMod: A Pivot to Missing Middle Housing

Over 50% of US households can't afford a $300,000 home. Clayton's new single-section CrossMod targets the missing middle. Can private iteration close the gap?

HousingWire|11 days ago

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Spring Housing: Resilient Amid Economic Clouds

With mortgage rates at 6.3% and Fed dissent, the housing market rebalances: inventory rises, prices soften, and industrial cities top affordability rankings.

Realtor.com News|12 days ago

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BTR's Legislative Purgatory: 72,000 Units at Risk

Section 901 could freeze 72,000 rental units annually. Investors and developers are already pulling back. Will BTR survive?

HousingWire|12 days ago

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Housing Crisis: North Carolina's Bet on Streamlined Reviews

NC's 'Let Them Build Act' targets environmental reviews, mirroring NY/CA laws. Savings of $82,000/unit in NYC hint at impact.

HousingWire|12 days ago

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$1 Million Homes: A Tale of Three Small US Cities

In Asheville, Bend, and Richmond, $1 million buys mountain retreats, ranch homes, or sprawling McMansions. See where your money goes furthest and what to watch

Redfin Blog|12 days ago

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Rust Belt Revival: Industrial Cities Top Home-Buying Rankings

South Bend, Akron, Flint lead with prices as low as $198,450. Flint's 27.6% price surge is the highest in 200 metros. Is this a sustainable opportunity?

Realtor.com News|12 days ago

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Smith Douglas Homes: Pace Over Price in a Weak Market

With record 2,908 deliveries and orders up 28%, the builder prioritizes volume despite margins at 19.6%. Can it last?

HousingWire|12 days ago

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Backyard Playgrounds: Smart Investment or Costly Folly?

Installing a backyard playground costs $850–$2,050, but it can speed up a home sale. Is it worth it? We break down the numbers.

Realtor.com News|13 days ago

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Appraisal Warranty: Atlas VMS Insures Lenders Against Repurchase Risk

Average loan repurchase costs lenders $32,288; appraisal defects drive over half of buyback demands. Atlas LoanShield offers free, deductible-free coverage for

HousingWire|13 days ago

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Freddie Mac Q1: Refi Boom Drives $3.6B Profit Surge

Freddie Mac posted $3.6B Q1 net income, up 27% YoY, as lower rates fueled a refi wave. The GSE's capital buffer grows, but regulatory gap remains.

HousingWire|13 days ago

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Northeast and Midwest Housing Markets Finally Crack Open for Buyers

New listings surged 9.4% YoY in the Northeast and 6.6% in the Midwest in April, despite mortgage rate volatility and geopolitical turmoil. Buyers finally have o

Realtor.com News|13 days ago

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Capital Gains Tax: GOP Push to Index Gains Targets Home Equity Squeeze

Nearly 1 in 3 homeowners face a hidden tax on home equity. Cruz's inflation-indexing plan could reshape housing wealth.

Realtor.com News|13 days ago

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Homebuilders: It's Not Rates, It's Reliability

A builder lost $2M when a bank pulled out weeks before closing. Capital execution failures are stalling construction in 2026.

HousingWire|13 days ago

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Credit Scoring Shift: UWM Adds VantageScore Alongside FICO for Mortgag

UWM now offers both FICO and VantageScore on conventional loans. $10M in loans already tested. Could this expand credit access?

HousingWire|14 days ago

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LA Rents Hit 3-Year Low: Still Out of Reach for Most

Median LA rent fell 3.7% to $2,520, yet requires $107k income. ADU boom and rent cap reshape market dynamics.

Realtor.com News|14 days ago

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Love Nest Collapse: Young Married Homeowners Plunge to 12%

Only 12% of Americans are married homeowners by 30, down from 52% in 1960. The affordability crisis is rewriting the path to middle-class wealth.

Realtor.com News|14 days ago

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Thermal Imaging: The Inspection Add-On That Pays for Itself

For a few hundred dollars, thermal cameras spot hidden leaks, electrical hot spots, and pests invisible to the naked eye. A shift that can save buyers tens of t

Realtor.com News|14 days ago

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Mortgage Dip: Applications Drop 1.6% as Rate Rise Chills Refis

Mortgage apps fall 1.6% as 30-year rate hits 6.37%; purchase demand still up 21% YoY. Rate sensitivity remains acute for borrowers.

HousingWire|14 days ago

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