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topStories Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Incentivizing Buyers: What It Takes for a Builder to Get a Deal Done
With more and more rate-squeezed buyers eyeing the new home market, one builder breaks down what agents need to know about incentives—and how they are negotiated.
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Pending Sales Bottom Out as Mortgage Rates Return to 7% Range
Inflation’s elevated state due to the prolonged Iran War continues to weigh down housing-market recovery.... More
‘A Chilling Effect’: Rates Linger at Near Three-Year High
“For some would-be buyers, the numbers simply don’t pencil. For others, higher rates create a psychological obstacle, amping up consumer anxiety that is already very high,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant.... More
Energy to Blame as Inflation Rises, Setting Up Potential Rate Hike
Realtor.com Senior Economist Jake Krimmel says, “today’s numbers all but guarantee a hike by December though, while further opening the door for one or more hikes in early 2027.”... More
Buyers Increasingly Turning to Adjustable Rate Mortgages to Lower Monthly Costs
“The ARM share at 10.5 percent was at its highest level since October 2025,” said Joel Kan, CMB, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist.... More
 
 
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