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The dreaded mortgage rate lock-in effect that froze the housing market is showing signs of breaking down. Nearly 30% of homeowners now have rates above current market levels.
Hartford, Rochester, and Worcester lead Realtor.com's 2026 housing rankings as the Sun Belt cools, marking the biggest geographic shift in housing markets in a decade.
Nine new insurance laws took effect January 1, establishing wildfire safety grants, expanding discounts, and speeding claim payouts as $22.4 billion has been distributed to LA fire survivors.
New housing listings jumped 29% week-over-week in mid-January 2026, marking one of the strongest early-season listing weeks since before the pandemic.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.00%—its lowest level since early 2023—driving a surge in purchase applications and refinancing activity ahead of the spring selling season.
FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 are replacing outdated credit models for mortgages, considering rent and utility payments to help thin-file borrowers qualify for homes.
Median monthly housing payments dropped to $2,365, down 4.7% year-over-year, marking the lowest level in two years as falling mortgage rates begin to ease affordability pressure.
December existing home sales jumped 5.1% to 4.35 million annualized units, the highest level since early 2023, as mortgage rate relief begins to unlock pent-up demand.
Redfin predicts the housing market will find equilibrium in 2026 as inventory rises 7.5% and mortgage rates stabilize near 6.3%. Home prices expected to rise just 1% as buyers gain negotiating power.
Mortgage rates have stabilized near 6% as the housing market enters its most balanced state in almost a decade, setting the stage for an active spring buying season.
The housing market hit a wall in December as contract signings fell sharply across all regions, ending a four-month streak of gains and dampening the 2026 outlook.
NAHB Housing Market Index drops to 37 in January 2026, with 40% of builders cutting prices amid persistent affordability challenges and elevated mortgage rates.