Slide 1 Homebuyers are coming back in 2026, fueled by pent-up demand and low mortgage rates. Slide 2 Mortgage rates expected to stay around low 6%, driving steady buyer interest. Slide 3 Nearly 52 million Americans in their 30s renting now could soon buy homes. Slide 4 Builders may dominate 2026, offering incentives and cheaper single-family homes...
Rates could dip to high-5% by Dec '26... while prices creep up 1-4%. Wait for a 5.9% rate? Price may rise to ~$423K, making your payment ~$2,354. That’s an $85/month saving… but rent averages $2K & could keep rising. Inventory jumped 12.6%, but 38% of sellers pulled listings—good houses go FAST. Check if you qualify: mortgage ≤ 28% of your...
U.S. mortgage applications surged 28.5% in early 2026, driven by a 40% rise in refinancing as 30-year fixed rates fell to 6.18%. This followed a government directive for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgage-backed securities, lowering rates. Increased inventory and easing affordability constraints signal a market rebound. Homebuilders and tech-enabled lenders benefit, though concerns remain over...
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