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Contract cancellations edged lower last month as sellers concede ground and confidence ticks up among mortgage borrowers

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Rate cuts alone won't solve the housing shortage, private lender warns

Former builder turned private lender discusses what needs to happen for the construction market to improve

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Hopes of 5%-range mortgage rates in 2026 fading after Freddie Mac latest

Mortgage rates climbed to 6.51% this week, with originators now eyeing 2027 for meaningful relief

Hopes of 5%-range mortgage rates in 2026 fading after Freddie Mac latest

Mortgage rates climbed to 6.51% this week, with originators now eyeing 2027 for meaningful relief

Former builder turned private lender discusses what needs to happen for the construction market to improve

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Spring 2026 data shows buyers returning to the market where sellers priced competitively

Market Updates

Contract cancellations edged lower last month as sellers concede ground and confidence ticks up among mortgage borrowers

Market Updates

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