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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter percentage point
The U.S. Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering the federal…
Homeownership rate inches up
According to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) of Q3 2025, the latest homeownership rate rose up to 65.3%. However this…
Starter-home sales rise
In October, starter-home sales posted a significant 4.9% year over year increase. This is the 14th consecutive month of increase,…
Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Deal for Government and Flood Program
On Nov. 12, Congress passed and President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution to end the longest government shutdown in…
First American’s 2026 Outlook
Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corporation gives her insight into where she sees the 2026 housing…
Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat
Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that mortgage rates held steady this week, signaling a potential stabilizing trend…
Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to drop
Many prospective homebuyers are holding off on purchasing because they expect mortgage rates to drop further, despite rates already being…
Residential Conversions Surge to Record Levels in New York City
New York City is seeing an unprecedented surge in office-to-residential conversions, marking the most active period since 2008, according to…
United Homes Group board members resign amid leadership dispute
United Homes Group (UHG), a Columbia, S.C.–based homebuilder, is undergoing major leadership changes as six directors announced plans to resign…
Affordability Improves, Offering Hope for the Housing Market
Housing affordability improved by 2.3 percent year over year in July 2025, marking the fifth straight month of annual gains….
