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Housing Market

The housing market encompasses the buying, selling, and renting of residential properties, driven by factors such as interest rates, economic growth, and demographic trends. It plays a critical role in the broader economy, affecting construction, lending, and household wealth. Analysts track housing market data to gauge economic conditions, forecast price movements, and assess the impact of policy changes on real estate activity.

Peter Schiff Sees 'Disaster Waiting to Happen' in Housing Market as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares Tumble, Says Home Prices Will Have to 'Implode'
Peter Schiff Sees 'Disaster Waiting to Happen' in Housing Market as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares Tumble, Says Home Prices Will Have to 'Implode'
US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%
US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’
US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%
US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying — but JPMorgan Says US Housing Affordability Is Getting Worse: ‘Incomes Have Simply Failed to Keep Up’
‘Great Recession’ Fears Are ‘Categorically False,’ Top Housing CEO Says: Softer Market Is Still Ahead
‘Great Recession’ Fears Are ‘Categorically False,’ Top Housing CEO Says: Softer Market Is Still Ahead
Mortgage Rates Near 7% Are Testing This 10%-Yield ETF. Is REM’s Income Worth the Rate Risk?
Mortgage Rates Near 7% Are Testing This 10%-Yield ETF. Is REM’s Income Worth the Rate Risk?

Housing Market Recent News

FICO Stock Falls Pre-Market After Bill Pulte Declares ‘No More’ to FICO’s Mortgage Scoring Monopoly — Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Open Door to VantageScore (UPDATED)
FICO Stock Falls Pre-Market After Bill Pulte Declares ‘No More’ to FICO’s Mortgage Scoring Monopoly — Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Open Door to VantageScore (UPDATED)
Trump housing chief Bill Pulte moves to break FICO’s monopoly, allowing lenders to use VantageScore for mortgages.
Buyers Are Backing Away, and Homebuilder ETFs Are Next in Line
Buyers Are Backing Away, and Homebuilder ETFs Are Next in Line
U.S. new-home sales plunged 10.5% in July as mortgage rates neared 7%. Here’s what weakening housing demand means for XHB, ITB and other ETFs.
Jamie Dimon's $750 Billion Housing Bet Puts Homebuilder ETFs Back in Focus
Jamie Dimon's $750 Billion Housing Bet Puts Homebuilder ETFs Back in Focus
Jamie Dimon's $750 billion housing commitment puts homebuilder ETFs. Here's how these funds could benefit from a U.S. housing recovery.
Top Broker Ryan Serhant Says Homeowners With 3% Mortgages Are 'Imprisoned in Their Own Homes' as Housing Splits Into 'Four Americas'
Top Broker Ryan Serhant Says Homeowners With 3% Mortgages Are 'Imprisoned in Their Own Homes' as Housing Splits Into 'Four Americas'
Ryan Serhant says the U.S. housing market has fractured into four distinct groups as mortgage rates reshape buyer behaviour.
This Sun Belt City Just Overtook New York as America's Most Expensive Metro— Here's How
This Sun Belt City Just Overtook New York as America's Most Expensive Metro— Here's How
Miami's cost of living has surpassed New York City's as housing, insurance and inflation drive affordability concerns.
Jeff Bezos, Ken Griffin and Other Billionaires Keep Moving to Miami—Experts Say the Middle Class Is Paying the Price
Jeff Bezos, Ken Griffin and Other Billionaires Keep Moving to Miami—Experts Say the Middle Class Is Paying the Price
Experts say Miami's housing boom is pricing out middle-class buyers as wealthy Americans continue moving to the city.
Gavin Newsom Takes Swipe at Trump After Signing California Housing Bill: 'It's Called Governing'
Gavin Newsom Takes Swipe at Trump After Signing California Housing Bill: 'It's Called Governing'
Newsom signed California housing reforms aimed at lowering construction costs, expanding homeownership and accelerating affordable housing.
Michael Burry Rejects Claims He Was Wrong on Nvidia, Tesla and Housing Bets
Michael Burry Rejects Claims He Was Wrong on Nvidia, Tesla and Housing Bets
Michael Burry pushed back after an X user claimed he was wrong on NVIDIA, Tesla and another U.S. housing market crash.
US Housing Starts Fall To Lowest Level Since 2020 As Residential Construction Activity 'Rapidly Slows,' Says Kobeissi Letter
US Housing Starts Fall To Lowest Level Since 2020 As Residential Construction Activity 'Rapidly Slows,' Says Kobeissi Letter
Market commentator warns U.S. residential construction is rapidly slowing as housing starts hit a five-year low.
Lennar Q2 Preview: Buffett's Homebuilder Pick Looks To Reverse Recent Earnings Misses
Lennar Q2 Preview: Buffett's Homebuilder Pick Looks To Reverse Recent Earnings Misses
Lennar stock has fallen in 2026 with the company missing analyst estimates in recent quarters.
The Housing M&A Boom Isn't A Recovery Signal— It's A Long-Term Bet On Next Cycle And There's More Ahead, Says Analyst: 'Every Part Of Real Estate...'
The Housing M&A Boom Isn't A Recovery Signal— It's A Long-Term Bet On Next Cycle And There's More Ahead, Says Analyst: 'Every Part Of Real Estate...'
HousingWire's Logan Mohtashami says housing consolidation is accelerating, but a broader housing recovery remains a long-term story.
US New Home Sales Drop 6.2% In April As Elevated Mortgage Rates Weigh On Housing Demand
US New Home Sales Drop 6.2% In April As Elevated Mortgage Rates Weigh On Housing Demand
New home sales dropped 6.2% in April while inventory rose and affordability pressures persisted.
US Existing Home Sales Tick Higher In April Despite Affordability Crunch: Here's Where Buyers Are Still Active
US Existing Home Sales Tick Higher In April Despite Affordability Crunch: Here's Where Buyers Are Still Active
US existing-home sales rose slightly in April as inventory improved, though affordability pressures continued limiting buyer demand.
Americans Are Flocking To These Unexpected Midwest Suburbs As Housing Affordability Cracks Major Cities
Americans Are Flocking To These Unexpected Midwest Suburbs As Housing Affordability Cracks Major Cities
Florida and Midwest suburbs topped Redfin's hottest neighborhoods list as buyers searched for affordable housing near major cities.
Real Home Prices Plunge To Lowest Level Since 2014: Are Luxury Sales 'Inflating' Data?
Real Home Prices Plunge To Lowest Level Since 2014: Are Luxury Sales 'Inflating' Data?
New home prices hit a "real" low since 2014 as the "widest" gap on record suggests luxury sales are "inflating" data.
Housing Market's Widest Gap Since 2020: Why Some Homes Sell In Days While Others Sit For Weeks
Housing Market's Widest Gap Since 2020: Why Some Homes Sell In Days While Others Sit For Weeks
A 37-day gap shows a split housing market—move-in ready homes sell fast, while overpriced or outdated listings sit longer.
Half Your Income Just For Housing? These US States Are Breaking Budgets
Half Your Income Just For Housing? These US States Are Breaking Budgets
Hawaii tops U.S. housing burden as costs consume half of income, WalletHub analysis shows.
Homebuyer Power Grows, But High Rates Keep Deals On Ice
Homebuyer Power Grows, But High Rates Keep Deals On Ice
Buyers gain leverage in most U.S. housing markets as demand weakens and inventory surges across key metros.
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