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Mortgage Mix: Rate Lock-In Effect Might Be Sunsetting
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – Mortgage rates have, as of the week of January 12, 2026, hit their lowest level in over 3 years: the 30-year fixed rate mortgage came in at an average of 6.06% while the…
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Report: Affordability Expected to Improve for Major Markets
As mortgage rates have hit their lowest level in over three years, expectations of reaching a more affordable market in 2026 have grown dramatically. On this optimistic track, a new Zillow analysis states that mortgage payments should be affordable by year’s end for several major markets, the most since 2022. In the case of the…
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Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client’s home purchase
Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He's accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses.
Builder Sentiment Slips as Affordability Challenges Persist Into 2026
Builder confidence in the new single-family home market declined at the start of 2026, as persistent affordability concerns continue to dampen buyer enthusiasm despite some positive movement in mortgage rates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell two points, to 37, in January, reflecting ongoing challenges in the lower…
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Top 10 real estate tokenisation development companies in 2026 - London Business News
Top 10 real estate tokenisation development companies in 2026 London Business News
Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you’re in luck
Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move.
$4.6T in real estate will pass on to Gen X, millennials in next decade
Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market as they prioritize lifestyle and financial stability. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report outlines key factors shaping the transition.
Compass-Anywhere, private listings, lingering questions: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Balder acquires Swedish rental housing - Green Street News
Balder acquires Swedish rental housing Green Street News
Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’
Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it.
