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topStories Friday, February 20, 2026
Affordability Challenges Keep Builder Confidence in Negative Territory
The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) saw builder confidence slip one point to 36 in February, following the two-point fall seen in January and continuing the negative trend (meaning the index is below the 50 point breakeven mark, indicating negative sentiment) seen through the end of 2025...
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Zillow and Redfin Push Back on FTC, States’ Lawsuit

In a mostly technical legal briefing filed last week in Virginia federal court, rivals Zillow and Redfin jointly pushed back against a lawsuit filed by the FTC... More
Pending Home Sales Slip as Affordability, Inventory Constraints Plague Buyers

While 2026 has been shaping up so far as a distinct improvement in the housing market, lingering affordability and... More
Refinance Demand Buoys Mortgage Applications Uptick

Steady rates remaining in the low 6% range continue fueling refinance demand, rising the tide for a small increase this week in overall mortgage applications... More
Second Century Ventures Expands Through Partnership With ADRES

This alliance formalizes SCV’s role as a strategic innovation partner within one of the world’s fastest-growing... More
 
 
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