Lower Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at Crucial Point for Spring Buyers

Lower Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at Crucial Point for Spring Buyers

The housing market is finally showing signs of the seasonal vitality we’ve been waiting for. After a stubborn climb through much of March, mortgage rates pivoted in April, dipping to 6.23% this... Read more »
Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Weekly pending sales Pending home sales data provides a week-to-week perspective, though results can be affected by holidays and short-term fluctuations. The last five weeks have been positive in our weekly pending... Read more »
Mixed-density housing keeps expanding as affordability reaches a breaking point

Mixed-density housing keeps expanding as affordability reaches a breaking point

Housing affordability – and its impact on Americans’ quality of life – is becoming a market- and generation-defining issue. Higher interest rates, constrained inventory, rising land costs, and slower wage growth have... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 1 Basis Point

30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 1 Basis Point

As of February 17, 2026, the national average 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged down to 6.47%, a modest but welcome decrease of just one basis point from last week’s average, according... Read more »
Just Listed | 286 Cypress Point Drive

Just Listed | 286 Cypress Point Drive

Beautifully Updated Lake View Condo For Sale in PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens PRETTY IN PGA NATIONAL1 Bed | 1 Bath Beautifully updated residence, ideally located on a second-floor walk-up near the community... Read more »
Turning Point USA Announces Kid Rock as Rival Headliner to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: What California Families Should Know About Entertainment Contracts and Cultural Events

Turning Point USA Announces Kid Rock as Rival Headliner to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: What California Families Should Know About Entertainment Contracts and Cultural Events

Source: POLITICO What Happened? Understanding the Super Bowl Halftime Show Rivalry On February 2, 2026, Turning Point USA announced that Kid Rock will headline a rival entertainment event coinciding with Bad Bunny’s... Read more »
Buyers Cheer As Rates Hit Lowest Point in 3 Years

Buyers Cheer As Rates Hit Lowest Point in 3 Years

If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, January 23, 2026, brings some welcome news: mortgage rates are currently sitting close to their lowest points in a year.... Read more »
Housing starts fall to lowest point since 2020, led by a stall in the Sun Belt

Housing starts fall to lowest point since 2020, led by a stall in the Sun Belt

Residential construction fell to its lowest point since May 2020, according to an October U.S. Census Bureau report that was delayed by last year’s government shutdown. Widening air pockets of demand over... Read more »
Florida property insurance market is rebounding from 2022 low point

Florida property insurance market is rebounding from 2022 low point

Data shows that changes to litigation rules and underwriting practices have contributed to renewed insurer participation and improved financial results. Since the reforms, 18 new or re-launched insurers have entered or announced... Read more »
Reverse mortgage case numbers reach two-year high point

Reverse mortgage case numbers reach two-year high point

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw a healthy increase in October 2024. They jumped by 11.3% to 2,392 loans for the month, according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI).... Read more »