Homebuyer demand is still stronger than a year ago, but seasonal shifts have pushed the mix of business toward refinancing, which accounted for 59% of loan applications last week
Monthly purchases of $13B in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering
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A vote to reappoint 11 of the Fed's 12 regional bank presidents puts an end to speculation that the Trump administration might try to unseat inflation hawks opposed to interest rate cuts
Initial unemployment claims hit highest level since September, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns official data could be overestimating job creation by up to 60K jobs a month
3 key trends to watch in 2026, according to a new forecast by the nation’s largest brokerage: Shadow inventory hitting the market, what happens with jobs and the K-shaped economy
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market
Blueprint's Martin Kelly moderates a panel of real estate industry leaders as they discuss the industry's biggest challenges and most promising solutions
With mortgage rates still hovering near 2025 lows, purchase loan applications hit their second-highest level of the year last week after adjusting for seasonal factors
The 9-3 split vote reflects differing views on whether the central bank's biggest worry is inflation or rising unemployment, with data lagging after the government shutdown
REMAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson reflected on the franchisor's growth in 2025 and offered predictions about 2026, which is primed to offer better affordability and sales
Tighter inventories in some markets have helped firm up home prices in recent months, so many homebuyers will remain stretched unless mortgage rates keep falling
While a Dec. 10 Federal Reserve rate cut is now seen as a lock, MBS investors who fund most home loans aren't as bullish that the central bank will cut rates aggressively in 2026
The real estate portal and data powerhouse recently shared its updated home price forecast and predictions for 2026. Prices are expected to rise 1.2% nationally (but not everywhere)
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