Real Estate Agents Report Most Balanced Housing Market in Nearly a Decade
CNBC's quarterly housing survey finds 37.5% of agents now see a balanced market, up from 30% last quarter. With 77% expecting a better 2026, the housing dynamic is shifting.
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One Year After the Flames: LA Wildfires' $40 Billion Insurance Reckoning Reshapes California's Housing Crisis
One year after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, insurers have paid $22 billion on claims while 70% of survivors remain displaced. The $40 billion disaster is reshaping California's property insurance market.
Home Equity Rates Finally Falling: How to Tap Your $36 Trillion Wealth Stash in 2026
With HELOC rates falling to 7.44% and homeowners sitting on $36 trillion in equity, 2026 may be the year to tap your biggest asset. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage Applications Plunge 10% Despite Lower Rates: Why Lenders Are Tightening Credit
Mortgage applications fell 9.7% to a new low despite rates near 6%. Here's why lenders are slamming the door on borrowers.
Rent Relief in Sight: Why 2026 May Finally Bring Affordability for America's Renters
After years of soaring rents, forecasters predict 2026 will bring meaningful relief. Zillow expects rent increases of just 0.3% as new apartment supply floods the market.
NAR's Bold Call: Why 14% More Americans Could Buy Homes in 2026
The National Association of Realtors predicts a 14% surge in home sales for 2026. Here's what's driving the optimism and what skeptics say.
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% to Start 2026: A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
The 30-year mortgage rate has fallen to 5.99%, its lowest level since late 2024. Here's what the rate decline means for homebuyers and the housing market outlook.
The Great Housing Reset Is Here: Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year Low as Income Growth Outpaces Home Prices
Mortgage rates have dropped to a one-year low as 2026 begins, while income growth is set to outpace home price gains for the first time since the Great Recession. The housing reset is here.
Rent Relief Arrives: 2026 Brings the Slowest Growth Since Before the Pandemic
After years of painful rent increases, 2026 offers respite for renters. Nationwide rents are expected to rise just 2-3%, roughly matching inflation. Here's what it means for your housing budget.
Commercial Real Estate's Turning Point: Why 2026 Could Mark the End of the Office Crisis
After years of turmoil, the U.S. commercial real estate sector enters 2026 with renewed momentum as office vacancy rates decline and deal activity surges 40%.
Mortgage Rates Stuck Above 6% in 2026: Why Homebuyers Won't Get the Relief They're Waiting For
Major forecasters predict 30-year mortgage rates will stay above 6% throughout 2026. Here's why would-be homebuyers shouldn't wait for significantly lower rates.
HELOC Rates Hit Three-Year Lows as Homeowners Gain Access to $36 Trillion in Equity
Home equity line of credit rates fell to their lowest levels in three years, giving homeowners affordable access to a record $36 trillion in accumulated equity.