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• Investor activity could be hampering buyer affordability Nov. 06th 2025
  A report from Realtor.com shows that investors purchased 10.8% of all homes bought during the second quarter of 2025.

• Northeast, Midwest markets lead the way for home-price appreciation Nov. 06th 2025
  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Thursday that 77% of the 230 markets it analyzed in Q3 2025 saw annualized home-price increases. That was up from 75% in the second quarter.

• Rental shift grows as real estate investors adapt to higher costs Nov. 06th 2025
  Investor confidence in the housing market held steady in the third quarter, according to the Fall 2025 RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Co. Investor Sentiment Index, released on Thursday.

• Fannie Mae removes minimum credit score requirements from DU Nov. 06th 2025
  Fannie Mae's November 2025 update removes minimum credit score requirements from its DU system, sparking debate on borrower risk assessment.

• A growing foreclosure crisis? Not according to the latest Fed data Nov. 05th 2025
  The latest New York Fed credit report shows U.S. homeowners in strong financial health, with high equity and robust credit quality.

• Why rising foreclosure volume points to a healthier housing market in 2026 Nov. 04th 2025
  An important — if often misunderstood — component of a healthy housing market is a well-functioning foreclosure marketplace that efficiently and responsibly recycles distressed properties back into retail housing supply, often as affordable inventory. 

• Mortgage spreads hit lowest level in years, keeping rates near 6% Nov. 02nd 2025
  Improved mortgage spreads have been key to lowering rates near 6% in 2025, enhancing the housing market's stability.

• Shutdown slows housing activity in federal worker-heavy markets Oct. 30th 2025
  Early signs of shutdown effects have emerged in metro areas such as Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, Baltimore and Oklahoma City.

• Powell sends mortgage rates higher as he questions December cut Oct. 29th 2025
  Mortgage rates rose by 14 basis points after the Fed cut rates, as Powell's hawkish tone pushed back on December rate cut expectations.

• Pending home sales flat in September as affordability challenges persist Oct. 29th 2025
  The number of contract signings remained flat in September as homebuyers grapple with affordability challenges and an uncertain economy.