Ongoing Iran conflict raises mortgage risk into late 2026
Summary
HousingWire Daily features lead analyst Logan Motoshami discussing the potential impact of an extended Iran conflict on mortgage rates and oil prices. They analyze the latest housing market tracker data, noting resilient demand despite seasonal trends and rising rates. The episode also highlights HousingWire’s acquisition of Keeping Current Matters and addresses recent geopolitical volatility.
Topics discussed
Intro, Housing Wire headlines, and Keeping Current Matters acquisition
Iran conflict escalation and potential impact on mortgage rates
Oil supply risks, Fed rate hike scenarios, and global economic implications
Political timing of conflict, fertilizer prices, and market psychology
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Housing Market Tracker: Demand, inventory, and the importance of spreads
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Seasonality trends, winter sales peaks, and educational framework
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