• From Chicago’s housing projects to a home: How MLK’s fight for homeownership equality changed my life,Dalila Ramos

    From Chicago’s housing projects to a home: How MLK’s fight for homeownership equality changed my life

    As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to pause and reflect not only on Dr. King’s national legacy, but also on the work he did in my hometown of Chicago that continues to shape lives, opportunities and generational progress today. Dr. King’s Chicago campaign and the f

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  • Housing demand is off to a solid start in 2026,Logan Mohtashami

    Housing demand is off to a solid start in 2026

    Housing 2026 is off and going, and so far this year, with mortgage rates near 6% and mortgage spreads near normal levels, 2026 looks to be the first year of actual growth in existing home sales in years. Last week we had solid data in purchase apps and our weekly pending sales data — with inventory

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  • Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize,Logan Mohtashami

    Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

    Existing home sales have had a nice rise since mid-June, but what will it take for this sales growth trend to continue in 2026? Over the last few years, when rates drop noticeably, sales pick up, but then mortgage rates have shot up over 7% and taken away housing’s momentum. In 2026, are there key v

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