The Washington Post, Jan. 28, 2026-Post ReportsHouses in the United States keep getting bigger, but the people in bigger houses aren’t necessarily happier. Bigger homes often come with higher costs …
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MSR Transfers Increase During Fourth Quarter
Inside Mortgage Finance, January 28, 2026-Brandon IveySome $211.18 billion of agency mortgage servicing rights transferred via bulk sales during the fourth quarter of 2025, a 50.4% increase from the third …
Nearly Half of Homes on the Market Have an HOA Cost – and Here’s Where They Are Most Expensive
The Independent, Jan. 27, 2026-J.R. DurenNearly half of homes for sale now come with a monthly HOA fee, according to a recent study of the U.S. housing market.Click here for …
Mortgage Rates Steady Ahead of Fed Meeting as Eyes Turn to Spring Housing Market
HousingWire, Jan. 27, 2026-Neil PiersonThe Federal Reserve is set to wrap up what’s expected to be an uneventful two-day meeting on Wednesday. Mortgage rates remain in the low-6% range and …
State Regulators Optimistic About Shift in Bank Supervision
National Mortgage News, Jan. 27, 2026-Maria VolkovaState regulators and examiners have expressed optimism about a proposed reshuffling of bank supervision roles, though some observers are concerned that the shift could …
Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged as Chair Powell Pivots Back to Economics
ABC News/Associated Press, January 26, 2026-Christopher RugaberAfter two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward …
New Breed of Shared Offices Is Bringing Co-Working Market Back to Life
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 26, 2026-Peter GrantA new breed of co-working is fueling an industry comeback. The shared-workspace business was one of the hottest in commercial real estate a …
Housing Market Momentum Builds as Early-Year Indicators Align
HousingWire, Jan. 26, 2026-Rachel BaderEarly 2026 housing data is beginning to show a clearer shift in market momentum, with multiple indicators moving in the same direction. HousingWire’s latest Housing Market …
Ginnie Mae Speeds Up Loan-Level MBS Overhaul
National Mortgage News, Jan. 26, 2026-Bonnie SinnockLong-standing plans at Ginnie Mae to enable loan-level servicing transfers in its mortgage-backed securities could move faster this year under its President Joseph Gormley.Click …
Lower Rates Drive Application Growth, Even As Homes Take Longer to Sell
National Mortgage Professional, Jan. 23, 2026-Lew SichelmanThe housing market is slowing its skid, largely as a result of falling mortgage rates, the latest report from Redfin shows.Click here for more …