• Most prospective homebuyers want to seal the deal in 2026,Jonathan Delozier

    Most prospective homebuyers want to seal the deal in 2026

    Homeownership remains a top goal for Americans despite a challenging housing market, according to a new consumer survey from REMAX — highlighting affordability concerns, lifestyle priorities and community preferences as keys in shaping the plans of prospective buyers. Although 88% of respondents sai

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  • Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing,Jonathan Delozier

    Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing

    U.S. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) pressed federal housing officials Wednesday on what he described as costly and counterproductive red tape, using a House Financial Services Committee hearing to highlight regulations he feels are worsening the national housing shortage. The hearing focused heavily on in

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  • Zillow expects calmer 2026 housing market, improved affordability,Jonathan Delozier

    Zillow expects calmer 2026 housing market, improved affordability

    Zillow says the housing market is on track for a steadier 2026, with modest price growth, slightly higher sales and mortgage rates that remain above 6%. The forecast follows what analysts describe as a year of small but meaningful gains for homebuyers — including improved affordability and more buye

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