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Housing Industry News

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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Housing Industry News

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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Housing Industry News

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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Housing Industry News

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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Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:33 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

After the release of the March existing home sales report, which missed estimates, the fact that housing inventory growth is slowing down has caught some…

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UWM, Mat Ishbia sued after Michigan State football coach’s harassment fallout

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:17 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Brenda Tracy, who reported sexual harassment against former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker, is suing United Wholesale Mortgage…

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As policy uncertainty rattles older investors, how can reverse mortgage pros respond?

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:02 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Retirement planning has long required navigating many financial risks — from outliving savings to market volatility and rising health care costs. But new…

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Mortgage Rate News

Lowest Mortgage Rates in 4 Weeks

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:23 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates had their best day of the month so far with the top tier 30yr fixed rate falling 0.08% for the average lender to the lowest levels in exactly…

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