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Tyler Williams
Jul 16
Builder confidence falls in July as affordability pressures persist
Homebuilder confidence fell again in July as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing M
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Neil Pierson
Jul 16
Atlantic Avenue posts 25% monthly gain, leads HECM broker endorsements in April
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage led April HECM broker endorsements with 110 loans, followed by loanDepot, Caliver Beach and C2 Financial.
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Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation
Jul 16
Foreclosures climb 21% in first half of 2026, pushed by higher stress in FHA, VA mortgages
U.S. foreclosure activity rose again in the first half of 2026, with 227,548 properties receiving filings, up 21% from the same period in 2025, according to ATTOM’s midyear foreclosure report.
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CNBC
Jul 16
Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer
Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels and consumers stressed. These are all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jul 16
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that t
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Fox Business
Jul 16
Mortgage rates rise to 6.55%: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates rose this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.55%, up from 6.49% last week.
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Cable News Network
Jul 16
Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the Iran war
Geopolitical tensions are rippling through America’s housing market, adding to the financial strain on homebuyers.
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NerdWallet
Jul 16
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, July 16: A Little Higher
TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.
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Benzinga
Jul 16
Mortgage Rates Refuse to Fall Despite a Cool Inflation Report- and One Analyst Says 'The Bond Market Is S
Mortgage rates remain above 6.5% despite softer inflation, with HousingWire's Logan Mohtashami pointing to Federal Reserve policy as home purchase demand weakens.
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Fortune
Jul 16
Current refi mortgage rates report for July 16, 2026
See Thursday’s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
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Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker
Jul 15
The best real estate software for 2026: 20 top picks for agents + teams
We zero in on the best real estate software for 2025 to help you make the best decisions for your business.
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HousingWire Automation, Jonathan Delozier
Jul 15
Economic activity expands, but consumers feel the squeeze
Construction and real estate activity increased slightly overall, with several districts highlighting growth in data center building.
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