On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine covers Realtor.com’s reporting on the White House delaying housing-related tariff hikes that could have pushed costs as high as 50%, avoiding an estimated $17,500 per-home increase.
He also breaks down a new HousingWire analysis by Logan Mohtashami challenging the mortgage lock-in narrative, showing more homeowners now hold rates above 6% than below 3%.
To close, he reviews the year-end letter by Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales calling for a 2026 industry reset focused on expanding housing supply and access.
