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• Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing forecast Dec. 31st 2025
  Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.

• Out-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes Dec. 30th 2025
  Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.

• Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist Dec. 30th 2025
  Despite a modest home price uptick, growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation.

• Realtor.com urges action on US housing supply shortage Dec. 29th 2025
  Realtor.com’s Let America Build campaign urges lawmakers to address housing supply as U.S. inventory stays 4 million short.

• How long does it take to save for a down payment in 2025? Dec. 29th 2025
  Homebuyers now need seven years to save for a down payment, down from 12 years in 2022, but high-cost metros remain further out of reach.

• Pending home sales rise in November as lower rates spur buyers Dec. 29th 2025
  Pending home sales rose 3.3% in November, with NAR’s index hitting a reading of 79.2, and all regions posting monthly and annual gains.

• Why didn’t double-digit growth in purchase apps lead to more home sales in 2025? Dec. 28th 2025
  Despite double-digit growth in purchase applications for much of 2025, existing home sales increased only modestly from 2024.

• The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization Dec. 26th 2025
  U.S. housing inventory rose 16.4% in 2025, flattening prices and extending days on market as balance returned.

• Texas proposes property tax cuts for homeowners 55+ Dec. 23rd 2025
  Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's "Operation Double Nickel" proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.

• November sees sharp rise in U.S. mortgage delinquencies Dec. 23rd 2025
  U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.