Wall Street Journal, Jan. 1, 2026-Nicole FriedmanCondo prices this fall posted their biggest declines since 2012, hit by rising homeowner-association dues and weaker demandClick here for more (subscription)
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MI, Title Firms Positioned Well for 2026’s Challenges: Fitch
National Mortgage News, Jan. 2, 2026-Brad FinkelsteinThe nation’s private mortgage insurers are adequately capitalized to deal with the housing market’s challenges during 2026, so on balance they have a neutral …
HUD Tightens Rules for FHA Appraiser Roster
HousingWire, Jan. 2, 2026-Jonathan DelozierThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance that clarifies how appraisers are added to, maintained on and removed from the FHA Appraiser …
What 2026 Could Hold for the Housing Market
Axios, Jan. 1, 2026-Sami SparberFor 2026, expect lower mortgage rates but a still-tough housing market.Click here for more
2026 Commercial Real Estate Lookahead: The Asset Classes to Watch
Commercial Observer, December 30, 2025-Mike SeemuthNew York office, top malls and AI-driven data centers are among the property types that have a busy year ahead of them — as does …
Shopping for a Mortgage? Comparing Rates can be Tricky. Here’s Some Advice
Andrews McMeel Syndication, December 26, 2025-Lew SichelmanShopping for mortgage rates can save borrowers a lot of money — $222 a month on average, according to a June report from LendingTree. …
How Long Does It Take to Save for a Down Payment in 2025?
HousingWire, Dec. 29, 2025-Neil PiersonEven though down payments remain an obstacle to prospective homebuyers across the country, affordability conditions have improved significantly in the past three years.Click here for more …
Housing Market Expected to Offer Little Relief for Buyers in 2026 Despite Modest Improvements Ahead
Fox Business, Dec. 28, 2025-Daniella GenoveseHousing market expected to offer little relief for buyers in 2026 despite modest improvements aheadClick here for more
Fannie Mae: Moderate Housing Market Growth Into 2026
National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 26, 2025Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group released its Housing Forecast: December 2025, outlining expectations for key U.S. housing and mortgage market indicators through …
Manhattan’s Housing Crisis has Gotten Worse, Report Finds
Smart Cities Dive, Dec. 23, 2025, Ryan KushnerThe New York City borough hit a vacancy rate of just over 2%. City officials hope new policies, projects and suggestions from residents …