Did recent wild mortgage rate swings impact housing data?

Last week, the financial markets reminded us of their dynamism as the 10-year yield rose sharply, pushing mortgage rates higher, but did it impact the housing market data? We’ve witnessed a solid year with purchase application data and our pending home sales contract data has shown year-over-year gr

CFPB freezes nonbank registry rule after industry pushback

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it’s rescinding a rule from the previous administration that requires nonbank financial services providers to register certain enforcement actions and court orders with a new federal database. The regulation was the target of c

Inside the 2025 housing market: inventory growth, affordability pressure, and what comes next

In an exclusive HousingWire virtual event, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez led a powerhouse discussion with three of the most respected voices in housing: Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami, and Dale Wettlaufer. The panel dissected the housing market’s current state — marked by rising inventory, affor