2026 Housing Market Outlook
The upcoming year brings continued progress toward normalization while building resilience The U.S. housing market is expected to shift toward
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Industry Observations
This is what’s driving buyers toward cash home purchases
Rising mortgage rates since the pandemic have made all-cash home purchases increasingly appealing for buyers who can afford them. From
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What is a good Mortgage Rate in today’s market?
A “good” mortgage rate varies depending on individual financial circumstances, the type of loan and its term. As of December
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The Architect’s Role in Policy and Practice
The American dream of homeownership feels increasingly distant for many. With the median age of a first-time homebuyer now at
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A Look Back at a Challenging Year
As we look back at 2025, we can probably all agree that things have been shaken up in Washington D.C.
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter
Confidence in the multifamily housing market showed modest improvement in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association
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Residential Conversions Surge to Record Levels in New York City
New York City is seeing an unprecedented surge in office-to-residential conversions, marking the most active period since 2008, according to
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Pending Sales Fall As Home Prices Hit Another Record High
Home sellers are increasingly pulling back as the market shifts in favor of buyers, with new listings rising just 2.5%
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Real Estate Mortgage demand drops to the lowest since April
Despite a drop in mortgage rates to their lowest level since April, mortgage applications for home purchases fell 3% last
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Dallas nearly tops list of U.S. cities with new homes being built
Dallas ranks second in the U.S. for new home construction in 2025, issuing over 9,800 building permits in the first
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Residential Mortgages Experience Weaker Demand in First Quarter
According to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS), overall demand for residential mortgages weakened,
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The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high
In 2024, nearly 592,000 new apartments were built in the U.S. the highest annual total since 1974. However, this surge
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