Weekly Housing Headlines

Mortgage applications increased 1.9% from one week earlier; homeowners’ wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026; U.S. pending home sales fell 1.3% week over week to their lowest level in three months; active inventory held above 1.1 million for the fifth consecutive week, a streak unmatched since November 2019; and U.S. home prices increased 0.3% month over month in June on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage Bankers Association - 7/22/2026
Mortgage applications increased 1.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 17, 2026.

U.S. homeowners reach a historic wealth plateau
Cotality - 7/23/2026
Homeowners’ wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cotality’s Homeowner Equity Insights Report.

Redfin Reports Pending Home Sales Fall to 3-Month Low
Redfin - 7/23/2026
U.S. pending home sales fell 1.3% week over week to their lowest level in three months during the four weeks ending July 19.

Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending July 18, 2026)
Realtor.com - 7/23/2026
Active inventory held above 1.1 million for the fifth consecutive week, a streak unmatched since November 2019, as the summer market continues to offer buyers more options than they have seen since the pandemic.

The Great Starter Home Divide: Where the American Dream Is Still Alive for First-Time Buyers – and Where It’s Slipping Away
Realtor.com - 7/20/2026
Budget buyers seeking entry into homeownership are finally getting some relief as the national supply of starter homes is beginning to improve. But like most aspects of the housing market, the recovery remains sluggish and starkly divided by region.

Redfin Reports U.S. Home Prices Rose 0.3% From a Month Earlier in June
Redfin - 7/21/2026
U.S. home prices increased 0.3% month over month in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, tied with the month before for the fastest growth rate since January.

Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Rises Despite Borrower Strain
National Mortgage Professional - 7/23/2026
J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure.

Florida sales extend winning streak as buyers adapt to 6.5% rates
Mortgage Professional America - 7/20/2026
Florida's closed home sales rose for a 10th straight month in June 2026, with fresh data from Florida Realtors showing gains across both the single-family and condo-townhouse segments.

CNBC Survey: Housing Costs is a Top Political Issue for Young Voters
MortgagePoint - 7/20/2026
Among U.S. voters between age 18 and 34, the cost of housing is the top political issue, ranking higher than the cost of food or protecting democracy, according to a CNBC survey.

Miami Is Losing Its Claim To A Cheaper Cost Of Living Than NYC
Financial Advisor - 7/20/2026
For the first time on record, the Miami metropolitan area is more expensive than greater New York City.