Lew Sichelman

Redfin report highlights growing imbalance as supply outpaces demand in 2026 housing market

Slow sales, falling rates, and rising supply shift housing market power to buyers

Fannie, Freddie ease insurance rules, allowing cheaper roof coverage, higher deductibles, and added flexibility for borrowers, condos, and lenders

Pending home sales edge higher and builders cut prices, but rising foreclosure filings and affordability pressures signal growing strain for homeowners and originators

Strong demand from buyers and sellers could turn fraud prevention into a profit center for real estate transaction companies

Two executive orders target development barriers and lending rules the administration says are driving up home prices

Redfin report shows millions of homeowners could benefit from refinancing but most have yet to act

While oil prices rise and markets wobble, most buyers are still moving forward with big-ticket purchases

The mortgage market achieved a more balanced mix in February as purchase money loans rebounded from a disappointing January

After a pandemic-driven dip, the typical U.S. homeowner stayed in their home 12 years in 2025, reflecting longer tenures among older Americans, but tightening inventory for first-time buyers