Housing Market
FOMC Pauses at 3.75% After Three Straight Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve officials voted 10–2 to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% as Powell cited solid growth, cooling labor risks, and continued housing weakness.
January 29, 2026
Federal Reserve officials voted 10–2 to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% as Powell cited solid growth, cooling labor risks, and continued housing weakness.
James Dwiggins’s predicted 2026 milestone could shift buyer expectations, agent workflows, and the balance of trust in real estate transactions.
Third Point challenges CoStar’s Homes.com strategy as CoStar defends $5B in investment, subscriber growth, and a path to profitability.
Zillow ranks Indianapolis No. 1 among 50 metros for buyer-friendly housing in 2026, with mortgage costs at 26.9% of income and 2.9% forecasted price growth.
Theoni Rapo shares why FaceTime-style TikToks, casual delivery, and early consistency are driving thousands of leads and doubling business heading into 2026.
Consumer Policy Center reports U.S. commissions are about twice global norms, with 3% fees rising from $9,000 to $27,000 as home prices triple.
Redfin reports 16.3% of U.S. home-purchase contracts were canceled in December, a record high equal to roughly 40,000 deals.
BAM Media hosts BAM Pro Bowl III on February 4, 2026, a free virtual event featuring Neel Dhingra, James Dwiggins, Jared James, and Theoni Rapo.
Justin Byrd’s breaking news-style reel went viral by delaying the sales pitch and rewarding attention with surprise, offering a clear lesson in modern content hooks.
Clever Offers data shows 32% of sellers distrust investors as Trump signs an executive order limiting institutional access to federally backed home financing.
President Trump’s housing-related remarks at the World Economic Forum outlined views on homeownership, investor activity, mortgage rates, and affordability trade-offs.
Realtor.com® announces Realtor.com®+™, now live in Canopy MLS and signed across 15 MLSs representing more than 120,000 real estate professionals.