Articles by Jason Waugh

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 29, 2025

Mortgage rates dipped to 6.18%, purchase demand has grown for 19 weeks straight, and new bipartisan legislation is moving to tackle the supply crisis.

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 22, 2025

Home sales are up for the 3rd month, inflation is cooling, and home prices remain resilient. These shifts offer new strategic opportunities for...

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 15, 2025

The Fed delivered its third rate cut, fueling a massive 60% surge in mortgage activity. The national homeownership rate is also inching up. This is a...

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 8, 2025

Affordability is set to improve as demand hits a 3-year high, rates hold steady, and the Fed is expected to cut this month. This signals a major...

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 1, 2025

Mortgage demand is peaking, pending sales are up, and FHFA just significantly raised conforming loan limits for 2026. This means more affordable...

RE Market Pulse – Week of November 24, 2025

October home sales hit a high not seen since February, pending sales are surging, and home prices continue their 2+ year climb.