NAR Study: Steady job growth and lower rates could fuel a sales surge https://www.nar.realtor Real estate professionals may finally see a long-awaited surge in activity in 2026, with home sales poised for a potential double-digit jump. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National... Continue Reading
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Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November NAHB Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative territory in November. Builder confidence in the... Continue Reading
The Fight for Housing Affordability: NAHB Spotlights Key Hurdles Housing affordability continues to be a challenge in every corner of the country. A lack of housing supply is a key component to this challenge, but policy mandates exacerbate the issue by making it more expensive and more... Continue Reading
Home sales to jump nearly 10% in 2026 Mortgage rates are also expected to fall to 5.9% by the end of next year, according to Fannie Mae’s September Economic and Housing Outlook. https://www.realestatenews.com/ A Fannie Mae forecast group is becoming more bullish in its prediction that... Continue Reading