This is what’s driving buyers toward cash home purchases
Rising mortgage rates since the pandemic have made all-cash home purchases increasingly appealing for buyers who can afford them. From
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Housing Economy
U.S. housing affordability to improve says economist
National home prices are expected to stay mostly steady in 2026 as the housing market enters a new phase of
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Single-Family CRT Issuance Nears $5.1 Billion
In 2025, Freddie Mac’s Single-Family credit risk transfer (CRT) program issued nearly $5.1 billion through five STACR® and six ACIS®
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10 housing predictions that came true
In 2024 and 2025, experts’ housing market predictions largely proved accurate. Mortgage rates stabilized near 6%, giving buyers and sellers
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What is a good Mortgage Rate in today’s market?
A “good” mortgage rate varies depending on individual financial circumstances, the type of loan and its term. As of December
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Can Offsite Housing Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis?
As housing affordability continues to challenge the U.S. market, community-based organizations (CBOs) are increasingly turning to offsite construction as a
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U.S. Housing Market Affordability Improves
The U.S. housing market is showing early signs of stabilization after years of high prices and limited sales, improving overall
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Recalibration of the Land and Housing Market
The U.S. land and housing market is evolving through a period of recalibration, marked by slower population growth, shifting capital
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California’s 2026 Housing Laws: What You Need to Know
California’s 2025 legislative session brought sweeping housing reforms aimed at accelerating development and reducing barriers to construction. Key measures include
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The top construction technology news of 2025
As 2025 wraps up, technology continues to reshape the construction industry, with innovations ranging from 3D printing and mass timber
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Mortgage Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows
Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates in mid-December 2025 remain near their lowest levels of the year, offering modest relief
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The recipe for a stronger housing market in 2026
Housing affordability is expected to improve gradually as builders adopt more buyer-friendly strategies. Incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns, flexible
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The Housing Market’s Holiday Gift: A Loosening Lock-In Effect
The housing market is showing early signs of life after a prolonged slowdown, with existing-home sales posting modest gains and
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Top and Bottom 10 Markets for House Price Appreciation
Since early 2020, U.S. home prices have risen sharply, up nearly 55% nationwide through the third quarter of 2025, though
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Mortgage applications slip even as rates ease
Mortgage applications dipped again in late November, highlighting how tentative demand remains even as borrowing costs ease. The MBA’s Market
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No Risk-Free Path, Fed Eases Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve delivered its third and final rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds target range by 25
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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
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6 ways to use the 2026 Housing Forecast in your marketing
The 2026 Realtor.com Housing Forecast points to a more stable and predictable housing market, with mortgage rates expected to hover
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U.S. home price insights — December 2025
National home price growth slowed noticeably throughout 2025, moving from a 3.4% annual increase in January to just 1.1% by
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Redfin’s 2026 Housing Predictions
The U.S. housing market is expected to begin a gradual, multi-year recovery in 2026 as homebuying becomes slightly more attainable.
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter
Confidence in the multifamily housing market showed modest improvement in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association
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Fannie Mae: September 2025 National Housing Survey Results
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) condenses key insights from its National Housing Survey® (NHS) into a single measure
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Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October
Builder confidence showed a notable rebound in October, signaling cautious optimism for the housing market heading into 2026. According to
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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.
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U.S. home price insights — October 2025
The U.S. housing market remains in a gradual rebalancing phase, with home sales activity hovering near multi-decade lows due to
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The future of factory-built housing
Factory-built housing is emerging as a key solution to the nation’s housing affordability crisis. As mortgage rates and home prices
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Balancing Equity Preservation with Housing Affordability
Dr. Selma Hepp discusses the recent housing updates. Home prices in the U.S. have slowed significantly, with some regions even
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U.S. home price insights — August 2025
The turbulent forecast of the housing market is poised to undergo transition, according to this month’s insights from Cotality. While
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Existing home sales retreat to nine-month low
In June, home prices climbed and hit another record high while existing home sales dropped in its 9 month low.
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Rising Construction Wages Emphasize Continued Labor Shortage Troubles
The individual hourly wages rose 21.1% from 2021 to 2024 for construction works despite the overall number of construction jobs
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Federal Reserve Board Member Adriana Kugler Gives Speech
At the Housing Partnership Network Symposium, Federal Reserve Board Governor Kugler outlined housing supply and demand factors that impact construction
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