Real Estate News Feed
Construction Backlog Improves
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:54:07 GMT
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in January, according to an ABC survey.
Small Business Optimism Fades
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:53:23 GMT
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.
Retail Sales Flat
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:52:40 GMT
Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for December 2025 were $735.0 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month, and up 2.4% from December 2024.
Construction Index Shows Decline
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:59:39 GMT
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.3% in January to 272.7 from the downwardly revised December reading of 291.0. Over the month, commercial planning fell 7.2% and institutional planning momentum slowed by 4.4%.
30 Yr Mortgage Rates Unchanged
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:09:21 GMT
As of February 5, The 30-year FRM averaged 6.10% while the 15-year averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
3-Month's Mortgage Payments To See Super Bowl
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:08:43 GMT
Seattle and Boston fans traveling to this weekend's football game would spend the equivalent of three months' worth of mortgage payments. In all, it will cost $12,681 for two people to travel from Seattle to Santa Clara, CA.