Fast Company, Jan. 29, 2026-Lance LambertIn the second half of 2025, there was a notable jump in delistings, as some home sellers—particularly in the Sun Belt—who couldn’t get their desired …
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Apartment Rents Just Dropped to the Lowest Level in 4 years
CNBC, Jan. 29, 2026-Diana OlickApartment rents continued their slide into the new year, as fresh supply still makes its way through the market, and landlords strive to gain pricing power …
What the Fed’s First Look in 2026 Means for Mortgages
National Mortgage News, January 28, 2026-Bonnie SinnockThe Federal Open Market Committee’s initial take on the economy in 2026 may temper National Mortgage News-surveyed mortgage professionals’ view that rates will fall …
Housing Affordability Improves Nearly 10% In 2025 As Rates And Incomes Align
National Mortgage Professional, Jan. 28, 2026-Eric C. PeckHousing affordability nationwide strengthened notably through 2025, with consumer house-buying power increasing about 9.8% year-over-year in November, according to the First American Real …
Who Should Shoulder the Tax Burden in a Resort Town?
The New York Times, Jan. 28, 2026-Jim ZarroliTom McNamara has been coming to the Cape Cod town of Eastham since he was a boy, when his parents would rent cottages …
Post Reports: Why Smaller Houses Can Make Us Happier (Podcast)
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 …
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 …