Fannie Mae Mortgage Portfolio Growth: Government Pushes to Support Lower Rates
Fannie Mae Expands Mortgage Holdings Fannie Mae has significantly increased its mortgage holdings over the past year as the federal government looks for ways to…
Federal Reserve Interest Rate Outlook 2026 Rate Cuts Look Increasingly Unlikely
Fed Faces Fewer Reasons to Lower Rates The Federal Reserve may be running out of reasons to lower interest rates anytime soon as the U.S.…
New Construction Home Prices Rise: Urban Properties See Massive Premiums
Newly Built Homes Remain Limited in Cities New construction homes continue to make up only a small share of housing inventory in urban areas across…
Existing Home Sales April 2026: Market Activity Remains Slow
Existing Home Sales See Small Increase Existing home sales in the United States increased slightly in April, but the improvement was weaker than many economists…
Mortgage Rate Update May 2026: Rates Move Lower as Oil Concerns Ease
Mortgage Rates React to Global Headlines Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week after financial markets reacted to news suggesting progress toward easing tensions between…
U.S. Payroll Report April 2026: Job Growth Beats Expectations but Concerns Remain
Payroll Growth Comes in Stronger Than Expected The U.S. labor market added more jobs than expected in April, showing that hiring activity is still holding…
Credit Score Needed to Buy a House in 2026: What Homebuyers Should Know
Credit Scores Still Matter for Homebuyers Buying a house in 2026 may be more flexible than in previous years, but credit scores still play an…
Fed Interest Rate Outlook 2026 Collins Signals No Rush for Rate Cuts
Fed Signals a More Neutral Policy Approach The outlook for U.S. interest rates may be shifting toward a more balanced stance. Susan Collins, President of…
Blockchain in Real Estate: Startup Invests $100M to Change Home Closings
Traditional Home Closings Still Slow Buying or selling a home in the United States often involves a long and complex closing process. Many steps still…
Mortgage Rates Today May 7, 2026: Rates Pull Back Slightly
Mortgage Rates Show a Small Decline Mortgage rates in the U.S. moved slightly lower today after rising earlier this week. This small drop may offer…