Housing Market Momentum Builds Early in 2026

New HousingWire metrics point to stronger buyer activity, modest price stability and expanding inventory as early 2026 gets underway.

Mortgage Rates Drift Up to 2-Week Highs

The bad news: mortgage rates moved up to their highest levels in 2 weeks today.  The good news: the rate range has been very narrow during that time, so there's not too much of a difference between 2-week highs (6.20%) and lows (6.15%).  Today's move wasn't a product of anything that happened today.

Homeownership Still Defines the American Dream

A new NAR survey highlights how affordability pressures, limited supply and reduced mobility are shaping buyer, owner and renter sentiment nationwide.

VA Home Loans Help Vets Build Long-Term Stability

A home loan from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help buyers purchase with no down payment, avoid PMI and start building equity from day one.