Housing & Finance News Roundup: July 17, 2026
Read all about it! 10% of U.S. homes sit vacant. Boomers won't be bequeathing $93 trillion. In most big metros, no rental apartments are affordable on minimum wage.
July 17, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 17, 2026: Consumer Sentiment on Today's Agenda
Markets seem to be shrugging off the economic implications of the war. So, data are getting a chance to shine.
July 17, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 16, 2026: Retail Sales Data Out Today
Markets seem to be shrugging off the economic implications of the war. So, data are getting a chance to shine.
July 16, 2026 5 min read
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Now Law. How Much Will It Help?
Congress's new housing act is now law. It's widely hailed as good. But it has its limitations.
July 15, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 15, 2026: More Inflation Data Due
Yesterday's inflation data likely stopped mortgage rates from climbing. Today's is less likely to have as powerful consequences.
July 15, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 14, 2026: CPI Will Reveal Latest Inflation Data This Morning
The consumer price index is one of the two economic reports that most affect mortgage rates. It might exert upward or downward pressure, amid escalating war.
July 14, 2026 5 min read
Why Housing Forecasts for 2026 Are All Over the Map
One forecast calls for 4% home price growth. Another predicts just 1.2%. Here's why distinguished economists can't agree.
July 13, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 13, 2026: Will Rates Finally Respond to the Escalating Middle East Conflict?
Mortgage rates' response to a re-escalation in the Middle East conflict has been muted. Will that last?
July 13, 2026 4 min read