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 …
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Want to Buy a House in Early 2026? Here’s How to Prepare.
Yahoo Finance, December 23, 2025-E. NapoletanoIf 2026 is the year you plan to buy a house, now’s the time to start preparing. The market’s still finding its balance after a …
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Jump to Highest Level in Four Years
Mortgage Professional America, Dec. 23, 2025-Liezel OnceICE data showed a sharp November spike that analysts largely blamed on timingClick here for more
Fed Dove Miran Warns Recession Risk as Housing Eyes Deeper Cuts
Mortgage Professional America, Dec. 23, 2025-Liezel OnceFederal Reserve governor Stephen Miran warned that the central bank risks tipping the United States into recession if it stops cutting rates next year …
DSCR Mortgages Are Grabbing the Spotlight. They’ll Gain Speed in 2026
HousingWire, Dec. 22, 2025-Sarah WolakDemand for debt-service-coverage ratio (DSCR) loans grew in 2025 as tight housing inventory and a rising share of nontraditional wage earners pushed more borrowers toward alternative …
MBA Sees Mortgage Rates Stuck Above 6% as Inventory Finally Loosens
MPA, Dec. 22, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Economic and Mortgage Finance Forecast points to a housing market that continues to normalize rather than snap back, with mortgage rates …
Renting to Stay Cheaper Than Owning in 2026, RealPage Says
MPA, Dec. 22, 2025-Liezel OnceRealPage’s latest year‑end review suggests that the United States multifamily market in 2026 would be defined less by a glut of new units and more by …
Renovated Homes Are Still a Draw, but the Edge Is Fading
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 …
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 …