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The price of a home is just one piece of the negotiation. From closing costs and repairs to rate buydowns and timing, discover what other parts of an offer may be on the table.
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Inflation surprised to the downside, the BLS jobs report came in well below forecasts, and home price appreciation remained resilient.
A mortgage rate buydown is a way to reduce your interest rate and monthly payment using upfront funds. Here’s what to know.
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Comments from Fed officials and headlines surrounding the conflict with Iran contributed to market volatility, while new home sales reached their highest pace of the year.
Seller contributions can be one way to manage the upfront costs of buying a home, depending on your financing and the terms of the transaction.
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The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years, while new home construction slowed and home contract signings edged up slightly from the previous month.
This succinct analysis of the previous week's news shows what's happening in the markets and why.
Inflation surprised to the downside, the BLS jobs report came in well below forecasts, and home price appreciation remained resilient.
Comments from Fed officials and headlines surrounding the conflict with Iran contributed to market volatility, while new home sales reached their highest pace of the year.
The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years, while new home construction slowed and home contract signings edged up slightly from the previous month.
Straight answers to the questions borrowers ask most, written to be shared.
The price of a home is just one piece of the negotiation. From closing costs and repairs to rate buydowns and timing, discover what other parts of an offer may be on the table.
A mortgage rate buydown is a way to reduce your interest rate and monthly payment using upfront funds. Here’s what to know.
Seller contributions can be one way to manage the upfront costs of buying a home, depending on your financing and the terms of the transaction.
Monthly updates on homebuyer activity, pricing pressure and sales pace both regionally and nationally.
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The MBS Highway National Housing Index continued its downward trend in September, falling from 27 in August to 22. The index has now declined for four consecutive months after reaching a seasonal high of 47 in May. Both buyer activity and home price direction weakened from the previous month.
The MBS Highway National Housing Index fell 5 points in August 2026 to 27, with the normal seasonal downturn exacerbated by the highest mortgage rates we’ve seen in more than a year.
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After reaching a seasonal high of 47 in May, the MBS Highway National Housing Index continued to cool in July 2026, falling from 38 in June to 32. Buyer activity and home price direction both posted notable month-over-month declines.
This in-depth analysis by our team of experts on crucial topics like inflation, the Fed and economic data will help you address your clients' biggest questions and concerns.
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Four categories drove nearly all of July’s core PCE inflation increase, with portfolio management alone accounting for about half of the monthly rise.
A competitive mortgage rate matters, but choosing the right financing strategy can have an even bigger impact on your long-term financial success.
As new home construction slows and inventory remains tight, buyers may have a window of opportunity before increased demand returns to the market.
Enhancements we're making to help industry professionals better serve their clients.
We’re excited to introduce an expanded Home Report designed to help future homeowners feel more confident about buying their first home – from getting financially prepared to navigating the path to homeownership.
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We’re rolling out a refreshed MBS Highway experience designed to help loan originators work faster, stay organized, and access the tools they use most – all with less effort and more efficiency.
MBS Highway is excited to announce our new Strike Rate tool, which was designed to help our subscribers capture more refinance opportunities that are sitting right in their pipeline – immediately as they become available.
Help your clients realize the true advantages of owning a home with our enhanced Buy vs Rent tool.
