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Fed chair hopeful sees ample room to lower rates in 2026
Report questions Trump’s mortgage docs CFPB official resigns; ROAD to Housing Act derailed; NFIP pushes longterm approval.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Washington, hopeful about lowering rates in 2026.
Fed Chair cautions housing will be problematic post‑rate cut
Divided Fed cuts rates 25 bps on Dec 10, third cut this year, amid inflation worries and soft jobs market.
Fed Chair warns housing market faces challenges after rate cut.
US foreclosures surge amid affordability crisis; one state worst hit
US foreclosure filings up over 20% in November vs last year, ATTOM reports.
US foreclosures surge amid affordability crisis, state worst hit.
NAR: U.S. Housing Markets Set for 2026 Rebound
US housing market set for 2026 recovery; key cities offer top opportunities for returning buyers, NAO report says.
NAR predicts U.S. housing market rebound in 2026.
Delistings Rise 45% as Sellers Pull Homes Instead of Cutting Prices
More sellers pull homes off the market as buyers push back on high prices and steep mortgage rates.
US sellers pull 45% more homes from market, avoiding price cuts.
Top 10 Real Estate Hotspots to Monitor in 2026
New NAR analysis points to markets where home sales will be liveliest next year.
Top 10 2026 real estate hotspots worldwide map.
Bluerock REIT to debut next week—what will its listing price be?
Investors in Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund should expect a hit when trading starts Dec 16, per SEC filing.
Bluerock REIT debuts on NASDAQ next week, price speculation.
Most homes on the market are utterly unaffordable, says report
Bankrate study shows most listings nationwide are beyond reach of a median‑income family.
Report shows most homes on market are unaffordable.
Is Real Estate the Biggest Money Trap for Gen Z? Truth in 2025
Real estate once the go-to wealth builder, now many doubt if it's still a golden ticket or a money trap.
Gen Z debating real estate trap amid 2025 city skyline.
Antifragile Cybersecurity for Real Estate & Mortgage Pros
Cyber threats grow; resilience fails. Real estate & mortgage pros need antifragile cyber defenses learn and strengthen.
Cybersecurity shield protecting real estate office and mortgage documents.
Fed moves to watch this week
Investors anticipate a 25‑bp Fed rate cut, yet projections may keep mortgage rates high.
Federal Reserve building in Washington D.C., officials monitoring economic data.
Homebuyers chasing affordability flock to refuge markets
In 2025, US housing markets faced historic affordability strain, yet a few metros let buyers own homes affordably.
Homebuyers chase affordability in refuge housing markets.
When should you buy a home?
Affordability and shifting demographics make timing a home purchase a key milestone—trusted Realtors® offer guidance.
Prospective buyer reviewing mortgage rates in suburban neighborhood.
The Ten: Rocket's Resolve to Redefine the Industry
After acquiring Redfin, CEO Varun Krishna says Rocket will integrate homebuying at an unprecedented scale.
Rocket company launches initiative to transform aerospace industry.
Dentons Names Amy Nooning Counsel in Real Estate Practice
Dentons adds Amy Nooning as of counsel to its Indianapolis Real Estate team, real estate, municipal, and commercial work.
Amy Nooning appointed counsel at Dentons real‑estate practice.
Redfin predicts 2026 housing reset: incomes rise faster than prices
Lower mortgage rates and higher sales may ease a pricey market, but affordability for young families remains unlikely.
Redfin forecast: 2026 housing reset, incomes outpace prices.
Ahead of the 2026 real estate boom: Top strategies
December is a critical month for owners, lessees, managers, and investors in commercial property.
New York skyline with chart illustrating 2026 real estate boom strategies.
What will endure as AI spreads through real estate
Agents, don't fear AI: Matt Britton says use it for busywork to free up time for clients.
AI technology reviewing real estate listings in contemporary office.
2025 Exhibit Awards: Honoring Real Estate & Mortgage Branding
2025 Exhibit Awards return—estate categories expanded & first mortgage branding awards. Submissions close Feb 5, 2026
Award ceremony honoring real estate and mortgage branding, 2025 Exhibit Awards.
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