January 21, 2026

Trade groups urge White House to lower FHA premiums, ease loan fees

Multiple mortgage lending trade groups are urging the White House to take administrative steps to lower the costs of home loans, arguing that federal regulations have […]
January 21, 2026

Trump announces investor ‘ban,’ MBS purchases and credit card rate cap in Davos

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not “become a nation of renters” as he announced what he described as a “ban” on large institutional investors […]
January 21, 2026

Seattle-based mega team joins Real from Compass

The Real Brokerage announced that Seattle-based real estate leader Sean McConnell and his team The McConnell Group have joined the company — adding 34 agents and […]
January 21, 2026

2026 housing market sees more balance as inventory rises and price growth slows

The national housing market posted a significant increase in new listing activity this week as seasonal momentum builds. With mortgage rates steady near 6% and spreads […]