On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine broke down new HousingWire data showing inventory slipping below 688,000, new listings easing, and purchase applications falling 14% week over week as mortgage rates hovered near 6.15%.
He also covered Best Interest Financial survey results finding 94% of 2026 buyers would change plans if rates don’t fall below 6%, despite inflation sitting near 2.8%.
For today’s third topic, Byron reviewed Apartment List’s February rent report showing rents down 1.4% year over year, vacancies at a record 7.3%, and lease-up times stretching to 41 days nationwide.
