The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 4, 2025-videoNew York City is emerging as the center of the nation’s office-to-residential conversion boom, proving these projects can go far beyond what many thought …
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Core Inflation Cools, Boosting Fed Cut Hopes
MPA, Dec. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve heads into next week’s policy meeting with a little more room to ease, after its preferred inflation gauge showed price pressures continuing to …
What Does the Future Hold for the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2026?
HousingWire, Dec. 5, 2025-Sarah WolakOver the course of 2025, the fix-and-flip housing market was characterized by tighter profit margins and higher expenses — including acquisition, material and labor costs. All …
Broker Share of Originations Ticks Up in Third Quarter
Inside Mortgage Finance, Dec. 5. 2025-Brandon Ivey Brokers accounted for 19.8% of residential mortgage originations in the third quarter of 2025, according to a new analysis by Inside Mortgage Finance. …
Is Paying for a Mortgage Rate Buydown a Good Idea for You?
Orange County Register, Dec. , 2025-Jeff Lazerson Whether buying property or refinancing, you have the option to pay for points and lower the mortgage interest rate. What are the pluses …
In Housing, A Buyers Market Can Mean Trouble For Sellers
Forbes, Dec. 4, 2025-Roger ValdezWhen it comes to housing, what most obsesses the media, commentators, activists, and politicians is rising prices.Click here for more
Home Prices Are Poised to Dip in 22 U.S. Cities Next Year, a New Analysis Says. See Where.
CBS News, Dec. 4, 2025-Mary CunninghamIt’s still a tough time to get a foothold in the housing market, with homes sitting near record values and mortgage rates parked well above …
Mortgage Rates Move Lower in Advance of FOMC Meeting
National Mortgage News, Dec. 4, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinMortgage rates again have moved lower, but given how the 10-year Treasury yield increased in the past eight days, prior to next week’s Fed …
Starter-Home Sales Continue Upward Trend
National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 4, 2025-Lew SichelmanMore homes on the market generally means more sales, especially at the lower end of the price spectrum, where starter home sales jumped nearly …
Retailers Are Snatching Up Real Estate Again
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 2, 2025-Kate KingRetail landlords are heading into next year on surprisingly solid footing, making the most of robust spending that has defied gloomy consumer sentiment …