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• Americans are moving less frequently — and staying closer to home Jan. 23rd 2026
  Bank of America's findings suggest that the era of a dramatic nationwide migration has faded, replaced by a quieter trend of households trading one nearby city for another due to better housing affordability.

• Post-holiday pending sales rebound exposes regional divides Jan. 23rd 2026
  Post-holiday pending home sales rebounded 25.7%, but absorption and relisting trends reveal regional divides across U.S. housing markets.

• Pending home sales dip in December as early 2026 activity shows rebound Jan. 21st 2026
  Pending home sales fell 9.3% in December 2025, with all regions posting declines and the index at 71.8, signaling a slower market.

• Survey shows distrust of real estate investors in housing market Jan. 21st 2026
  A Clever Offers survey finds 73% of Americans blame investors for the housing shortage, with 79% supporting regulation.

• 2026 housing market sees more balance as inventory rises and price growth slows Jan. 21st 2026
  Rising inventory and steady prices signal a more balanced U.S. housing market in 2026 as spring activity builds.

• Fair housing is more than a compliance issue: It’s an opportunity to modernize the process. Jan. 21st 2026
  Fair Housing is often discussed in broad terms but is perhaps not always clearly defined. At its core, Fair Housing (capital F and H) refers to an interwoven framework of federal, state, and local policies rooted in the Fair Housing Act that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, and disability. It originated as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and has been further expanded by many states and cities to include at least half a dozen more protected classes.

• Land Gorilla expands Encompass integration for construction loans Jan. 20th 2026
  Land Gorilla’s new Encompass Partner Connect integration streamlines construction loan workflows and reduces manual errors.

• Balance Homes relaunches with $30M investment Jan. 20th 2026
  Balance Homes announced its relaunch on Tuesday, backed by a $30 million investment led by Falco Group, as it seeks to expand access to alternative home equity solutions amid mounting affordability pressures.

• Housing demand is off to a solid start in 2026 Jan. 18th 2026
  Mortgage rates and spreads stabilize, driving growth in home sales and inventory for the 2026 housing market.

• Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize Jan. 17th 2026
  Normalized mortgage spreads and steady rates may drive the first real year of home sales growth since 2021.