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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Housing Economy
5 Trends Shaping Land Use for 2026 and Beyond
Many U.S. communities are grappling with outdated zoning and permitting rules that limit housing supply. To address this, local governments
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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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Existing Home Sales Rise in October
Results released from October shows an eight month high in existing home sales. This figure is supported by lower mortgage
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Builder sentiment plateaus in November
In the midst of government uncertainty and tariff fueled rising construction costs, builder confidence remains at a standstill in November.
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Redfin reports it’s the strongest buyer’s market in over a decade
The U.S. housing market has reached a historic imbalance, with the number of buyers dropping to the second-lowest level ever
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Applications Rise
Mortgage activity rose sharply in October compared to last year as easing interest rates helped boost demand across the board.
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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
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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
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Buyers Wait For Lower Rates and Economic Clarity
The U.S. housing market has slowed as buyers hesitate amid high prices, mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Pending home sales
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Housing supplier adapts to market shifts
Trex Co., a leading manufacturer of composite decking and outdoor living products, reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results and lowered its outlook
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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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Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Average in Over a Year
Mortgage rates in October dropped to their lowest levels in over a year, offering some relief to the housing market.
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The Accelerating Home Building Act is introduced in Congress
Bipartisan efforts from Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bill Accelerating
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The Fed Cuts amid Partly Cloudy Conditions
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) approved another 25-basis-point cut to the federal funds rate, lowering it to
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Monthly Housing Payment Posts Biggest Decline in Nearly a Year
The U.S. housing market is showing early signs of movement as falling mortgage rates encourage some hesitant buyers to return,
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3 things that may become cheaper now that the Fed cut rates
The Federal Reserve announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis
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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
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Government shutdown affects new-home construction
The Government shutdown which began on Oct. 1, is leaving permits in review limbo. As reported by the U.S. Army
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Homebuyers are scoring the biggest autumn discounts since 2019
The U.S. housing market showed signs of sluggishness this autumn, as the typical home sold for 1.4% below its final
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