Cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026

Cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026

Yet many still expect growth, particularly in multifamily, senior and workforce housing. While only 29% of respondents plan to expand their activity in 2026, more than half believe access to affordable housing... Read more »
Existing home sales hit 9-month high with inventory at 1.43M units

Existing home sales hit 9-month high with inventory at 1.43M units

From NAR: “Existing-home sales increased for the third straight month due to lower mortgage rates this autumn,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “However, inventory growth is beginning to stall.” My central theme... Read more »
Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high

Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high

Mortgage purchase application data Mortgage purchase application data is a forward-looking indicator, as it typically takes about 30-90 days for purchase apps to lead to home sales. In some cases, it can... Read more »