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First-time buyers are the missing link in today’s market

Jun 8, 2026 · 07:44 AM Eric Bramlett HousingWire

The share of first-time buyers in the U.S. housing market has fallen to 21% , the lowest on record. The historical norm is closer to 40%. That gap isn’t a…

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A poor man’s 1031 exchange

Jun 8, 2026 · 07:07 AM Jesse Brewer HousingWire

A lot of real estate investors know the power of a traditional 1031 exchange. Sell one investment property, roll the proceeds into another, and defer the…

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Continued Iran conflict raises mortgage rate risk into late 2026

Jun 7, 2026 · 10:57 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

The conflict with Iran continues to be a threat to mortgage rates , and even today, 100 days into this conflict, Iran shot missiles at Israel and President…

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Housing demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 2026 highs

Jun 6, 2026 · 07:59 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Despite rising mortgage rates, the conflict in the Middle East pushing oil prices higher and headlines that say AI is going to take all the jobs, housing…

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Boston’s international business boom equals more demand for housing

Jun 5, 2026 · 10:30 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For Boston real estate agents scanning for the next wave of demand, the most important market signal may not come through mortgage rates or listings — but…

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Trump says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO still on the table

Jun 5, 2026 · 08:43 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration is still considering a public offering of shares in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and…

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Akron looks to deflate minimum lot size rules to spur infill

Jun 5, 2026 · 08:28 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Leaders in Akron, a heartland city nearly 40 miles south of Cleveland, hope to shed the city’s “Rust Belt” label and drive its emerging revival by making it…

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Mortgage Forward to acquire First Federal Bank’s TPO division

Jun 5, 2026 · 08:05 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mortgage Forward announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire the third-party origination ( TPO ) division of First Federal Bank , including QRL Financial…

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Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers

Jun 5, 2026 · 07:59 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) has introduced federal legislation that would temporarily raise the capital gains tax exclusion to $1 million for senior…

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Drees Homes bets on operational leadership for next century

Jun 5, 2026 · 07:52 PM John McManus HousingWire

[Image (left to right): Scott Drees, Midwest Regional President, Barbara Drees Jones, VP Marketing, David Drees, Chairman, Alexa Drees Walker, Director of…

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