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Mortgage Rates

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A home improvement retail store with sparse shelves, reflecting a slowdown in the housing market and consumer spending on renovations.
Home Improvement

Home improvement slowdown: Retailers face headwinds

New residential construction plummeted 12.

Ethan Rowe·August 25, 2026
A diverse cityscape at sunset, symbolizing the complex factors influencing housing property values in the upcoming year.
Real Estate

What Factors Influence Housing Property Values in 2026?

The typical age of a new homebuyer has reached an all-time high of 40, even as mortgage rates are projected to stabilize around 6% in 2026.

Mason Clarke·April 16, 2026