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The Frozen Real Estate Market: Why Housing Is Stuck and What Could Thaw It in 2026

The Frozen Real Estate Market: Why Housing Is Stuck and What Could Thaw It in 2026

The Frozen Real Estate Market: Why Housing Is Stuck and What Could Thaw It in 2026Rich Flanery
Published on: 09/09/2026

Low inventory, rate handcuffs, and a 4-million-home supply gap have frozen the real estate market. Here is what is keeping it stuck and what could thaw it.

Economic PolicyMortgage & Real EstateMarket Analysis
Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?

Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?

Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?Rich Flanery
Published on: 06/04/2026

Six powerful forces from lower energy costs to AI productivity could reshape economic growth. Learn why the future may be better than headlines suggest.

Economic PolicyMarket Analysis
What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?

What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?

What Does a Kevin Warsh Fed Mean for Mortgage Rates in 2026?Rich Flanery
Published on: 02/11/2026

Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination signals a shift from quantitative easing toward forward-looking policy. Learn what this means for interest rates and mortgages.

Economic PolicyMarket Analysis