Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
April 15 2026 | |
“Given the evolving situation in the Middle East and its impact on energy and commodity prices, mortgage rates declined last week. The 30-year fixed rate decreased to 6.42 percent, its lowest level in a month,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. “This dip in rates helped to support an increase in conventional refinance applications, which had declined for five consecutive weeks."
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Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty
April 15 2026 | |
“Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “The year started with hopes for housing momentum growth, but risks with respect to the Iran war, energy costs, and declines for consumer confidence have slowed the market.”
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NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.6% Decrease in March
April 13 2026 | |
“March home sales remained sluggish and below last year’s pace,” said NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. “Lower consumer confidence and softer job growth continue to hold back buyers.” Month-over-month sales fell in all four regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and fell in the Northeast and Midwest.
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National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Homebuyer Claims in Tuccori v. At World Properties
April 10 2026 | |
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced a settlement agreement that would resolve claims brought by homebuyers in the case of Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al., a class-action antitrust lawsuit related to buyer-agent commissions. In connection with this agreement, and given the substantially similar allegations, NAR will seek a stay in Batton et al. v. National Association of REALTORS® et al., since NAR’s settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case.
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter
April 09 2026 | |
“Remodeler sentiment remained generally positive in the first quarter, as it was at the end of last year, even as many remodelers are still working to manage their customers’ cost expectations,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Elliott Pike, a remodeler from Homewood, Ala. “Only a relatively small share report homeowners putting projects on hold due to economic and political uncertainty.”
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
April 08 2026 | |
“Higher mortgage rates and continued economic uncertainty weighed down on mortgage applications again last week. While mortgage rates saw a slight reprieve, with the 30-year fixed rate decreasing to 6.51 percent, many potential refinance borrowers have been frozen out by the sharp increase over the past month. The pace of refinance applications was at its lowest level since December 2025,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist.
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March Jobs Report Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni
April 03 2026 | |
“Employment increased by 178,000 in March. However, this topline number overstates the strength of this report. Much of the gain was a rebound in health care jobs following the resolution of a strike. The prior two months were revised down by a net 7000 jobs, with February revised to a 133,000 net loss. The 3-month average of 68,000 for the first quarter of the year is likely the best signal of a job market showing resilience amid a number of challenges."
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Stewart Valuation Intelligence Acquires Nationwide Appraisal Network
April 02 2026 | |
Stewart Valuation Intelligence, a Stewart Information Services Corporation company, announced today that it has acquired Nationwide Appraisal Network, LLC, a nationally recognized appraisal management company with more than two decades of leading and shaping the appraisal industry.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
April 01 2026 | |
“The 30-year mortgage rate, now at 6.57 percent, reached its highest level since last August and is up half a percentage point from just one month ago. Refinance application volumes declined sharply again last week, dropping 17 percent, and are down more than 40 percent compared to last month,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s SVP and Chief Economist.
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