HousingWire, Dec. 18, 2025-Jonathan DelozierRenovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher …
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The Data Problems in Thursday’s Inflation Report Will Linger for Months
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 18, 2025-Matt Grossman and Chao DengEconomists on Thursday warned that a big drop in November inflation had more to do with data challenges caused by …
Affordability Hits Three-Year High as Sellers Step Back and Buyers Gain Power
MPA, Dec. 19, 2025-Liezel OnceSeasonal chill finally returned to the United States housing market in November, even as mortgage affordability improved to its best level in three years and buyers …
Lazerson’s 2026 Mortgage, Housing Predictions
Orange County Register, Dec. 19, 2025-Jeff LazersonHigh inflation and a weak job market will be the big storyline in 2026. Mortgage-minded consumers buying and refinancing will be the big winners …
New York Mayor Adams Moves to Block Zohran Mamdani’s 2026 Rent Freeze
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 19,2025-Rebecca PicciottoNew York City’s departing mayor is launching a last-ditch effort to thwart Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents next year.Mayor Eric Adams, who has …
Rising Mortgage Rates Erode Profit Margins for Home Flippers in 2025
Scotsman Guide, December 18, 2025-Daniel BantaFacing hesitant buyers and climbing costs, investors are seeing the once-reliable premiums for renovated properties vanish in major metrosClick here for more
Insurance Rates Should Fall Next Year. Hopefully Not Too Much.
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 19, 2025-Telis DemosThe U.S. avoided a major hurricane this year, but insurers should still be wary of elevated future lossesClick here for more (subscription)
The Invisible Framework Behind Modern Mortgage Lending
National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 12, 2025Every loan that flows smoothly — from application to closing to investor delivery — is riding on structure most mortgage professionals never see. In this …
What’s Driving Optimism and Concern for Multifamily in 2026
Multi-Housing News (podcast), December 17, 2025-Mikayla SciortinoHigh deliveries, healthy vacancy rates and rising investor activity are keeping multifamily fundamentals strong as 2025 ends. As new construction is expected to slow …
Wealthy Renters Are Customizing Their Spaces, and Landlords Are All for It
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 17, 2025-Robyn FriedmanAffluent renters who may spend $20,000 or more a month on a luxury single-family home or apartment are increasingly customizing their new places—replacing lighting, …