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Weekend Talking Points - 'Early Spring'

There were many encouraging signs for the housing market this week: lower mortgage rates are boosting demand for new and existing homes, December CPI (inflation) came in lower than expected, and President Trump unveiled a number of (rough) plans to improve affordability.
John Smith
January 16, 2026
5 min read

January 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index

The MBS Highway National Housing Index saw a solid rebound in January 2026, rising 7 points from December to 34. A year ago, the index stood at 36. Lower mortgage rates are beginning to support transaction activity and put modest upward pressure on prices.
John Smith
January 12, 2026
5 min read

Soft Jobs Data, Slower Home Construction

The labor market continues to show signs of softening, while new home construction lost steam last fall.
John Smith
January 12, 2026
5 min read
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January 15, 2026

January 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index

The MBS Highway National Housing Index saw a solid rebound in January 2026, rising 7 points from December to 34. A year ago, the index stood at 36. Lower mortgage rates are beginning to support transaction activity and put modest upward pressure on prices.
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January 14, 2026

Mortgage Market News: Soft Jobs Data, Slower Home Construction

The labor market continues to show signs of softening, while new home construction lost steam last fall.
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January 9, 2026

Inside the Data: October 2025 Case-Shiller Index

Listen as Scott Brixen breaks down the latest Case-Shiller home price data and explains why it’s considered the gold standard for measuring home price appreciation. He touches on emerging shifts in the market, why the national headlines don’t tell the whole story, and what the latest trends could signal as we head into 2026.
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