HousingWire, Feb. 3, 2026-Neil PiersonDespite some key economic and policy announcements in the past week, mortgage rates have remained stable, which could alleviate homebuyer and seller concerns as the spring …
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Why Nobody Really Knows the Scale of the U.S. Housing Crisis
The Washington Post, Feb. 4, 2026-Julie WeilAmerica faces a serious housing shortage, one that Moody’s estimates would take more than 2 million new homes to resolve.Click here for more (subscription)
Super Bowl Championship Could Mean Home Value Growth, Zillow Says
The Seattle Times, Feb. 3, 2026-Kai UyeharaA Super Bowl win could mean more for fans than the pride of watching their team bring home the Lombardi Trophy and the bragging …
December CRE Deal Volume Sinks Further, but Office Is a Surprising Bright Spot
CNBC, Feb. 3, 2026-Diana OlickCommercial real estate deal volume fell in December for the second straight month, but the full-year numbers reveal some progress, potentially setting up much-needed momentum for …
Study Reveals Biggest Barriers to Growing Wealth
USA Today, Feb. 3, 2026-Andrea Riquier A new analysis is putting another troubling spin on inequalities in the housing market.Click here for more
House Republicans Eye Next Week for Housing Bill Vote
Politico, Feb. 2, 2026-Katharine Hapgood and Meredith Lee HillHouse leadership is eyeing the week of Feb. 9 for a vote on a bipartisan housing package, according to four people with …
Friday’s Jobs Report Will Be Delayed Because of the Partial Government Shutdown
CNBC, Feb. 2, 2026-Jeff CoxThe Bureau of Labor Statistics will not be releasing the January jobs report as scheduled Friday due to the partial government shutdown, a department spokesman confirmed …
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Buzzy Again. What Borrowers Should Know.
Barron’s, Feb. 2, 2026-Shaina MishkinLower mortgage rates are here—if you know where to look. Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, could become more popular as the yield curve steepens.Click here for more …
Renting Is Cheaper Than Owning in Every Major U.S. Metro
Axios, Feb. 2, 2026-Sami SparberRenting is cheaper than owning a home in all 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas, according to a LendingTree analysis.Click here for more
Loss-Mitigation Policy Changes Drive Rise in FHA Delinquencies
Inside Mortgage Finance, Feb. 2, 2026-Emmeline WilleyRecent changes to FHA loss-mitigation policies led to a sharp increase in the share of delinquent FHA-insured loans in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities in …