Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 28.5% from one week earlier, according to the MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 9, 2026.
Delayed New-Home Sales Report Beats Expectations
New home sales beat expectations in October, climbing to a 737,000 annualized pace compared to a consensus expectation of 710,000.
Yardi Matrix: Multifamily Rent Flat Year-Over-Year in December
Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., noted that a weak late-year performance wiped out all rental gains made in 2025. The average U.S. advertised rent fell $5 to $1,737 in December, rendering year-over-year growth at 0%.





