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• Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis Jan. 02nd 2026
  A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.

• The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing Dec. 31st 2025
  Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.

• HousingWire 2026 housing market forecast: A more balanced market comes into view Dec. 31st 2025
  Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.

• Out-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes Dec. 30th 2025
  Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.

• Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist Dec. 30th 2025
  Despite a modest home price uptick, growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation.

• Realtor.com urges action on US housing supply shortage Dec. 29th 2025
  Realtor.com’s Let America Build campaign urges lawmakers to address housing supply as U.S. inventory stays 4 million short.

• How long does it take to save for a down payment in 2025? Dec. 29th 2025
  Homebuyers now need seven years to save for a down payment, down from 12 years in 2022, but high-cost metros remain further out of reach.

• Pending home sales rise in November as lower rates spur buyers Dec. 29th 2025
  Pending home sales rose 3.3% in November, with NAR’s index hitting a reading of 79.2, and all regions posting monthly and annual gains.

• Why didn’t double-digit growth in purchase apps lead to more home sales in 2025? Dec. 28th 2025
  Despite double-digit growth in purchase applications for much of 2025, existing home sales increased only modestly from 2024.

• The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization Dec. 26th 2025
  U.S. housing inventory rose 16.4% in 2025, flattening prices and extending days on market as balance returned.