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Mortgage rates dip to 6.22% as 30‑year fixed falls a quarter point
The national 30‑year fixed mortgage rate slipped to 6.22%, marking a quarter‑point decline since last weekend. The 15‑year fixed rate eased to 5.72% and refinance rates averaged 6.43% for a 30‑year loan. Industry forecasts diverge, with the Mortgage Bankers Association seeing rates near 6.30% through 2026.
Also developing:
Culver City’s office market now splits between traditional, efficiency‑driven spaces and creative, collaboration‑focused environments. Traditional offices charge $4‑$5 per square foot and allocate 120‑150 sq ft per employee, while creative offices command $5.5‑$7.5 per square foot and require 150‑200 sq ft per head. Build‑out costs also diverge, ranging from $30‑$50 per sq ft for conventional layouts versus $80‑$120 for design‑intensive creative spaces. The choice hinges on company culture, budget, and proximity to the Arts District or downtown transit corridors.
Ireland’s rental market tightened sharply in early 2026, with 2025 rents climbing 4.4% to an average €2,086 for a two‑bedroom unit. Listings plunged 22% year‑over‑year, leaving fewer than 1,800 homes available nationwide in February, the lowest February figure since 2006....
PropTrack data shows South Australia now has 191 suburbs with a median house price of $1 million or more, up 54 suburbs from the previous month. Adelaide’s most expensive suburb is Tennyson, where the median sits at $3.48 million, followed by Medindie...
Dwight Capital has purchased Midland States Bank’s HUD mortgage‑servicing rights portfolio, encompassing more than $500 million in unpaid principal balance tied to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and hospitals. The acquisition pushes Dwight’s total loan‑servicing assets above $15 billion, reinforcing its...
West Palm Beach’s luxury housing market surged in January, with pending luxury sales climbing 30% year‑over‑year – the strongest gain among the nation’s 50 largest metros. Median luxury home prices jumped 10.7% to $4.2 million, more than double the national price...
Passive real‑estate investors are seeing deal stress not because properties are weak but because debt structures have unraveled. Between 2019 and 2022 most syndications relied on short‑term, floating‑rate or bridge loans assuming low rates and easy refinancing. As rates jumped...
Today's topic is #economic wildcards; this was prepared before the Iran situation began, but that topic was discussed. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #mortgagerates #realestate #housing #chartdaddy
London‑based estate agency Dexters posted an 11% revenue increase to £247 million and a 10% profit rise to £52 million for the year to 30 September 2025. Growth was split between 9% organic expansion and acquisition‑driven gains, notably the Keatons purchase. Lettings revenue grew...
Joe Meehan turned a $30,000 salary and 90‑hour weeks into an 11‑unit cash‑flowing rental portfolio by buying on‑market properties with tiny down payments, seller assists, and HELOC leverage. He started with a $1‑down duplex house‑hack, then used the rental suite’s...
RFI preferred: similar REIT CEFs face a lower-rates tailwind; RFI shows larger mean-reversion upside vs RQI. Risk: rate/timing, leverage. Trade: buy RFI for yield + discount recovery 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
The U.S. faces a shortage of over three million homes, with prices up 40% since 2020 and mortgage rates climbing, leaving middle‑income families unable to buy or qualify for subsidized units. Build‑to‑Rent (BTR) offers single‑family rentals that blend the space...
Galeries de la Capitale, owned by Primaris REIT, is adding a wave of new retailers—including a 36,000 sq ft Winners store, a 3,750 sq ft lululemon, Kiokii, Lovisa, Chaudron Bavard, Beau et Bon, Boustan and a future 50,000 sq ft Les Ailes de la Mode anchor—boosting...
Gurgaon’s ₹1 Crore Illusion: Why 70% of “Paper Profits” Are Financially Misunderstood Most investors proudly say: “My property doubled.” Let’s test that with numbers. Because appreciation is not profit. It’s arithmetic. Case Study (Realistic 2020–2026 Cycle) Bought in 2020: ₹2.00 Cr Value in 2026: ₹3.50 Cr Headline gain: ₹1.50 Cr Looks like...
Very good post @ReSeedPartners, the platform some partners and I started ~3 yrs ago to seed emerging real estate operators, recently reached "default alive", reminding me yet again how powerful a position that is
Two landmark hotel assets in Vietnam were sold for a combined $53.7 million. Singapore‑based UOL Group off‑loaded the 186‑room Park Royal Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City to a domestic investor, while the five‑star Hotel Perle D’Orient Cat Ba on Cat Ba Island was...
Metrics Credit Partners' Andrew Lockhart highlighted the robustness of Australia’s real estate debt market, noting that the pipeline remains strong despite recent macroeconomic pressures. He cited a pipeline of roughly AUD 15 billion in senior and mezzanine loans slated for issuance...
A full‑floor penthouse at Nera Residences on Chevron Island sold off‑plan for $11.5 million, eclipsing the previous $10 million record. The 459 sqm unit features four bedrooms, four‑and‑a‑half baths, a Michelin‑chef‑designed kitchen and extensive wellness amenities. With 70% of the 87‑unit development already...
If listing transparency meaningfully declines in the housing market, political pressure will follow, IMO. Consumers are unlikely to relinquish the market access they’ve gained over the past decade-plus.
Renmark Paringa Council will invest $3 million to extend its community wastewater management system into Renmark West, unlocking capacity for more than 500 new homes. The expansion removes long‑standing planning constraints tied to onsite wastewater and groundwater conditions, enabling residential development...
OUE Real Estate Investment Trust is weighing a sale of its flagship asset, One Raffles Place, which is priced between S$2.3 billion and S$2.4 billion. The trust holds an effective 68 percent interest, contributing roughly 25 percent of its portfolio revenue, yet trades S$0.56 below net...
Yet more SB 684-1123 projects starting entitlement in Sacramento. In this case, it's being uses to do the exact sort of thing intended by SB 9. Why did it work? Doesn't have the SB 9 owner-occupancy poison pill. https://t.co/mXfsiuKvEJ
Amid California’s worsening housing shortage, the Terner Center released a report outlining how industrialized construction can cut costs, speed timelines, and boost unit output. The study identifies 40 policy recommendations grouped into seven themes, ranging from building‑code reform and financing...
Dynex Capital reported a standout 2025, delivering a 29.4% total shareholder return and a decade‑long 67% gain, driven by aggressive capital deployment and portfolio expansion. The firm’s market capitalization tripled to $3 billion in thirteen months, while its mortgage‑backed securities portfolio...
The article highlights booking‑window management as the most overlooked revenue lever in short‑term rentals. By tracking when reservations are made—especially 60‑90 days out—hosts can avoid deep last‑minute discounts and capture higher‑ADR early bookers. Real‑world data from Freewyld Foundry shows that...
Airbnb hosts traditionally set rates by mirroring nearby listings, but this single‑factor approach leaves up to 30 % of revenue untapped. After a decade managing $144 million in short‑term‑rental bookings, the author proposes the Pricing Triangle—a framework that integrates demand, competition, and...
Big‑box retailers such as Home Depot, Target, and BJ’s are increasingly opening stores in fast‑growing suburbs, a pattern that signals rising population and new residential construction. Recent data shows Home Depot will add 15 locations in 2026 after 12 in...
The REIT Forum released Mortgage REIT and BDC Ratings Edition 128, continuing its weekly analytical series on mortgage real‑estate investment trusts and business development companies. The edition follows a consistent format seen in prior issues (editions 123‑126) and provides updated...
Retail landlords: TI vs. Free Rent isn’t just negotiation — it’s balance sheet strategy. TI = upfront capital out. Free rent = delayed income. Both reduce effective yield. But they affect refinancing and liquidity differently. In today’s lending environment, structure matters more than optics. If you’re...
Ancora Advisors disclosed a $148.26 million purchase of 11.5 million Americold Realty Trust shares, representing about 3.05 % of its $4.85 billion U.S. equity portfolio and making the REIT its fourth‑largest holding. The stake was taken while Americold’s stock is down 42 % from its...
If stocks were the best path to wealth, banks would loan you 80% to buy them. They don’t. But they will for real estate. That should tell you something.
Discovery World Corp. is injecting ₱265 million into its Palawan resort portfolio, subscribing to ₱250 million of shares in Euro Pacific Resorts and ₱15 million in Palawan Cove to fund new beachfront developments and bolster working capital. The move also raises JT Perle Corp.'s...
Moody’s latest ratings report reveals that the five largest U.S. hyperscalers have amassed $662 billion in future AI data‑center lease commitments that remain off their balance sheets under current GAAP. These leases, slated to commence between 2025 and 2031, represent 113 %...
China new home prices fell at fastest pace in 3+ yrs (Feb). Macro: property slump drags growth. Key factors: weak demand, limited policy relief. Risks: wealth erosion, consumption hit. Trade: short Chinese property developers/RE ETFs 🔻 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD,...
What will happen? What did happen with the housing data last week? Demand went up, inventory went down, but I also have a special section about #mortgagerares and the conflict. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #realestate #housing #economics #chartdaddy
Kent Lardner, head of research at FoundIt, argues that migration has been a primary driver of Adelaide's soaring house prices, outweighing the traditionally emphasized supply constraints. He suggests that curbing net migration could reduce annual price growth from around 5%...
In the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA metro, land accounts for 67.7% of the total property value. That's 2X the national average. If you’re not already following ResiClub on X, show your support: @ResidentialClub https://t.co/n4Tlenhfco
Wild stat: “~18% of all property transfers in California last year were made through inheritance.” https://t.co/LPI84VU4Uh https://t.co/oHzRbjVzOn
The biggest three states for existing home sales are 1. Texas 2. Florida 3. California Who is #4?
Another shocking example of the divided US housing market. I believe a lot of this is still showing weather effects from early in the month. But still... https://t.co/Ze7mUcxJS4
The worst levels of the spreads in 2023 resulted in 7.17% mortgage rates today instead of 5.99%. https://t.co/PkASya1lri
Will we see a price uptick this spring? This is what the rhythm looks like. The median isn't a perfect metric (there is no perfect metric), but it gives a helpful shape for the market. Remember, larger homes start selling...
California CRE owners: 2026 is about refinancing — not appreciation. Higher rates + tighter DSCR + lower valuations = equity pressure. If you want to stress-test your property’s refinance position, DM me “REFI.” #CaliforniaRealEstate #CREInvesting #CommercialFinance #RealEstateStrategy #marketshift
Release the Kraken. A lot of new development opportunities are about to open up across California...
I'm excited about this bill. We're working concurrently to establish the revolving loan fund needed to make it pencil, but it's going to be a lift.
WOW Invitation Homes' earnings point to clear softness in the rental market. Renewal rent growth remains positive at +4.2% YoY, but new lease rent growth is negative (-4.1% YoY), a sign that pricing power on new move-ins has weakened @ResidentialClub research...
On this note, snow data is totally fading away from our weekly housing, one more existing home sales report that gets impacted, and that's it
Housing Inventory and new listings took a noticeble dip but I do explain it in this weekend's tracker
The slow dance with the 10-year yield and mortgage rates has been happening for decades. You just add the mortgage spread variable here, too https://t.co/gavjysTwDz
GS: The nascent signs of rebounding industrial activity have lifted our list of stocks exposed to nonresidential construction activity by 15% YTD. Nonresidential construction stocks have sharply rallied recently https://t.co/F8JnFVqvAV
"Grand slams and home runs are hard to get. But singles and doubles are still wins – that's still less money in the deal than buying at retail price." –Mortgage lender & financing expert Bryan Maddex (Podcast 476)
