Can housing hold up with rates near yearly highs?
Summary
HousingWire Daily features lead analyst Logan Motoshami discussing the 2026 housing market outlook. They review trending stories, including Bed Bath & Beyond’s acquisition of Fathom, and analyze how falling oil prices and hawkish Fed policy are keeping mortgage rates elevated. Motoshami explains that improved labor data and wide mortgage spreads are driving a balanced "tug-of-war" market with healthier inventory levels.
Topics discussed
HousingWire AI Summit promotion
Top 5 trending stories and Bed Bath & Beyond acquisition
Alan Greenspan's death and Fed policy implications
Iran conflict, oil prices, and trader sentiment
Mortgage rates, 10-year yield, and Fed hawkishness
Ad: Funding federal research for housing
Understanding mortgage spreads and rate comparisons
The HousingWire Tracker and data transparency
Seasonality effects and forward-looking sales data
Housing inventory trends and market health
Upcoming inflation data and Fed speaker outlook
Conclusion and HousingWire subscription offer
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