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Mortgage demand rises 1.8%, propelled by 5% refinance jump

Apr 15, 2026 · 2:05 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage applications increased 1.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly mortgage applications…

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Baby boomers dominate housing, first-time buyers hit record low

Apr 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Baby boomers remain the largest share of homebuyers in the U.S. — while first-time buyers have dropped to the lowest level on record, according to the…

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NAR: This tax day, homeowners are seeing the benefits of smart policy

Apr 15, 2026 · 12:14 PM Shannon McGahn HousingWire

As Americans file their taxes this week, many are seeing firsthand how housing policy shapes their financial future. For homeowners, prospective buyers and…

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Culture isn’t what you say. It’s what you do

Apr 15, 2026 · 7:55 AM Jamie Bridges HousingWire

Culture isn’t something you define once. It’s something you prove every day through what you reward, what you allow, and what you model when no one’s…

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The rise of HELOCs: What it means for originators in today’s market

Apr 15, 2026 · 7:26 AM Tom Hutchens HousingWire

As interest rates remain elevated compared to historic, pandemic-era lows, many homeowners are rethinking how to access cash without giving up the favorable…

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Chain reaction: A framework for America’s housing and retirement crises

Apr 15, 2026 · 7:02 AM Bill Dallas HousingWire

The American Dream has a math problem. Millions can’t afford homes. Those who can, can’t find them. And many who already own don’t have enough saved to…

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MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

Apr 14, 2026 · 9:40 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage rates and inflation are expected to remain elevated through 2026 as pressures tied to geopolitical tensions keep Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold.…

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California lawmakers weigh state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

Apr 14, 2026 · 9:18 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

California lawmakers are weighing yet another tool in the housing toolbox to jumpstart high-rise construction in the state’s largest downtown areas.…

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White House backs deregulation as it looks to address estimated 10M housing deficit

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:59 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

The White House estimates that the U.S. has a housing shortage of 10 million single-family homes, according to the annual Economic Report of the President…

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Brynn Carmody’s burnout as a real estate agent sparked an AI platform for the entire industry

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:58 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

In the male-dominated space of real estate tech companies, 26-year-old Brynn Carmody stands out. “It is definitely hard walking into serious spaces like AI…

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