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• Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high Dec. 13th 2025
  Weekly pending home sales reach multiyear highs as mortgage rates stay near 6% and inventory growth slows.

• U.S. House unveils Housing for the 21st Century Act Dec. 12th 2025
  Provisions include revisiting safety standards for mid-rise buildings, streamlining environmental reviews and adjusting multifamily loans.

• 3 forces shaping the housing market in 2026 Dec. 12th 2025
  As 2026 approaches, the housing market is not on the cusp of a dramatic turning point. Instead, several trends visible in 2025 appear likely to continue shaping conditions.

• Why housing affordability will improve in 2026 Dec. 12th 2025
  Affordability is set to improve in 2026 as home prices flatten and incomes rise, easing the lock-in effect.

• Esusu raises $50M to boost rental credit services Dec. 12th 2025
  Esusu raises $50M in Series C funding to expand its credit-building platform, aiming to enhance economic mobility for renters nationwide.

• FirstHome IQ highlights financial literacy gaps among young homebuyers Dec. 11th 2025
  More than half of respondents indicated they are delaying major financial milestones because of confusion or distrust.

• Housing affordability challenges steepen in Q3 Dec. 11th 2025
  In Q3 2025, a household needed to earn $110,100 to afford to own a single-family home, nearly double the income required five years ago.

• Pathway Lending launches $30M housing fund Dec. 11th 2025
  Pathway Lending launches a $30M fund to acquire and preserve affordable housing in Tennessee, addressing the state's growing housing crisis.

• Boston emerges as hottest large metro market entering 2026 Dec. 11th 2025
  Local experts say the metro’s long-standing economic strength and global pull are driving competition even as economic uncertainty persists.

• An action plan for condo affordability Dec. 11th 2025
  In recent weeks, President Trump has increasingly focused on “affordability” as a top priority.   When it comes to housing, that means addressing homeownership affordability challenges, which are significant by historical standards.  According to a recent Report by the National Association of Realtors, “The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years.”