Bright MLS Chief Economist: 2026 Will Be a ‘Transition Year’
The real estate industry is viewing 2026 with hearts full of hope. After a challenging few years since the pandemic, ...
Tag: Interest Rates
‘Strong Start’ to Mortgage Market as Rates Remain Around 6%
With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. ...
Reports: Supreme Court Appears Unlikely to Allow President Trump to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Above, Lisa Cook President Donald Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook appears to have hit a roadblock. ...
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over 3 Years
In a positive sign for the first month of 2026, mortgage rates continued to improve this week, falling to the ...
Steady, Near 6% Rates Bring ‘Improving Momentum’ in Buyer Demand
With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs ...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level to Close Out 2025
Freddie Mac’s last mortgage report of 2025 released earlier this week on New Year’s Eve saw the average mortgage rate ...
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly at Year’s End
As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings ...
Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly; Little Movement in Recent Weeks
A cooling labor market reported this week with unemployment rising slightly, while in line with expectations, did little to move ...
Fed Governor Miran Predicts Faster Drop in Housing Costs in New Remarks
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for ...
Fed’s Waller Offers Sobering Look Into Why People Aren’t Buying Homes
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued at a Yale University CEO Summit today that the central bank should press forward ...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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