Housing Signals to Watch as 2026 Approaches

Stabilizing mortgage rates, cautious builder optimism and easing price growth are creating clearer signals for buyers looking ahead to 2026.

Buyer Satisfaction Rises as Market Slows

Regret among recent buyers has declined as purchase timelines lengthen, though younger buyers remain more likely to question their home decisions, Realtor.com reports.

Builder Sentiment Inches Higher

Confidence among builders improved modestly to close the year, with cost pressures and buyer affordability shaping the outlook ahead.

Anyone Who Tells You They Know What Happens Next For Rates is Lying

Friday saw mortgage rates move back up near the highest levels of the week, and thus the highest levels of the past 3 months. Thus ends another week where mortgage rates end higher despite a Fed rate cut. We've beaten this horse to death, but here are the two key reasons Fed rate cuts don't necessar