Real Estate News Feed
CA Home Sales End On High Note
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:29:15 GMT
California's housing market ended the year on a high note as sales rose in December from both the previous month and year for the fourth consecutive month, and closed the year nearly 1 percent higher than in 2024, according to C.A.R.
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:28:31 GMT
Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs.
Mortgage Rates Drop To 3-Yr Low
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:16:41 GMT
As of January 15, The 30-year FRM averaged 6.06% while the 15-year averaged 5.38%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.04%.
Pending Home Sales Drop
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:26:24 GMT
Pending sales fell 6% in December amid stubbornly high housing costs and economic uncertainty. This is the largest seasonally adjusted decline since 2022.
Strong Demand For Newly Built Homes
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:25:43 GMT
"December purchase activity for newly built homes continued to run stronger than last year, despite cooling slightly from the prior month." - MBA Vice President Joel Kan
Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:25:02 GMT
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely because of ongoing challenges adjusting the data for seasonal fluctuations around this time of the year.