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Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair

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The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post. Continue reading →

Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing

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One economist said Wednesday that “homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.” And another expert noted that “mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago.” Continue reading →

Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations

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Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents. Continue reading →

Buckle up, agents, because mortgage rates are near their lowest level in 3 years

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.09 percent this week. The shift has brought average monthly housing payments down 6 percent compared to 2025. Continue reading →

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

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Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading →

Use these 3 major mortgage shifts to generate listing and buyer leads 

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Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to three recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have. Continue reading →

NAR economist says ‘we’re not anywhere near’ a recession

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Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter. Continue reading →

What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?

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President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to drive down rates. Continue reading →

Improving rates just drove a ‘big week’ for mortgages

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The latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that applications for loans increased last week. Rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan averaged 6.16 percent Continue reading →

Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you’re in luck

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Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it’ll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it’s the first major lender to make such a move. Continue reading →