Articles by Jason Waugh

RE Market Pulse – Week of March 2, 2026

For the first time in 3.5 years, mortgage rates have dipped into the 5s with "unprecedented stability." Combined with cooling construction costs and...

RE Market Pulse – Week of February 23, 2026

Weekly Sales Growth Hits Spring Early, Builders Lead on Incentives, and 5.5M More Buyers Qualify

RE Market Pulse – Week of February 17, 2026

Inflation hit an 8-month low and a major bipartisan housing bill just passed the House. While low inventory cooled Jan sales, demand is still driving...

RE Market Pulse – Week of February 9, 2026

Rates Fall to 6.10%, Homeownership Hits 65.7%, and Home Equity Stays Historically Strong

RE Market Pulse – Week of February 2, 2026

Fed Pauses Rates, Home Prices Hit Record $360K, Regional Market Divides Widen into 2026

RE Market Pulse – Week of January 26, 2026

With rates near 6%, demand is soaring—purchase apps are up 18% YoY and pending sales jumped 25% post-holiday. While construction shifts toward...