Housing Market News

The financing gap that keeps starter homes out of reach 

Jun 16, 2026By Alan Stalcup

Traditional mortgage systems lock out countless capable homebuyers who have the income and savings but lack standard W-2 documentation. Seller financing bridges this critical gap, enabling these underserved buyers to purchase affordable starter homes and finally build equity.

• How much will mortgage rates fall with the Iran deal and Fed week? 

  Jun 14, 2026By Logan Mohtashami

• Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026 

  Jun 13, 2026By Logan Mohtashami

• Markets await Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chair 

  Jun 12, 2026By Sarah Wolak

• As housing costs outpace wages, LISC’s Michael Pugh calls for action 

  Jun 12, 2026By Sarah Wolak

• US foreclosure filings rise 14% annually in May, led by Southeast states 

  Jun 11, 2026By HousingWire Automation

• The Iran conflict hasn’t pushed oil and yields higher this week — here’s why 

  Jun 11, 2026By Logan Mohtashami

• Opinion: Congress, don’t mock homeownership month: Fix or flush 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 

  Jun 11, 2026By Tony Kovach

• Not all housing demand growth reflects market strength 

  Jun 10, 2026By Rachel Bader and HW Data

• Why purchase applications are rising even as mortgage rates climb 

  Jun 10, 2026By Logan Mohtashami

• May inflation climbs to 4.2%, Fed likely stays on hold 

  Jun 10, 2026By Brooklee Han

• Existing home sales beat estimates, what it signals for 2026 

  Jun 09, 2026By Logan Mohtashami

Real Estate News

AceableAgent, Tom Ferry launch Fast Track training for new real estate agents 

Jun 16, 2026By HousingWire Automation

AceableAgent and Tom Ferry launched Fast Track, a 25 video course with 11 chapters, plus scripts and business planning tools.

• The private listings opt-out: impediment or enablement? 

  Jun 16, 2026By Anthony V. Mannino Esq.

• The financing gap that keeps starter homes out of reach 

  Jun 16, 2026By Alan Stalcup

• Fresh off seed round, BrokerBot eyes next phase of brokerage automation 

  Jun 15, 2026By Jonathan Delozier

• Zillow investor sues over Redfin rental syndication deal 

  Jun 15, 2026By Brooklee Han

• Jessica Edgerton’s plan for CMLS amid MLS uncertainty 

  Jun 15, 2026By Brooklee Han

• MLSs should negotiate data licensing together under an alliance 

  Jun 15, 2026By Darryl Davis

• Brokerages say 97% of real estate agents use AI, the results tell a different story 

  Jun 15, 2026By Darryl Davis

• MLS and portal battles are an unforced error for real estate 

  Jun 15, 2026By Matthew Ferrara

• Why your best agents leave (and the conversations you should be having now) 

  Jun 15, 2026 3:00 amBy Jason Mitchell Group

• Report lays out wealth, housing gaps facing LGBTQ+ Gen Z 

  Jun 12, 2026By HousingWire Automation

• 2026 RealTrends Verified: Journey from intern to owner fuels David Banks Team’s record year 

  Jun 12, 2026By Jonathan Delozier