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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025 | A Phil Hall Op-Ed, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In putting together a list of predictions for what the real estate industry might experience during 2026, I am reminded of the wonderfully warped psychic Criswell, who gained fame and fortune by making bold predictions including claims that an...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The final Primary Mortgage Markey Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) found 2025 ending with mortgage rates at their lowest level of the year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31, down from last week when it averaged 6.18%. A year...
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline

Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline

by Phil Hall | Dec 24, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported new mortgage rate declines in the Christmas Eve edition of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. A year ago at this time, it...

FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028

by Phil Hall | Dec 23, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028, with lower single‑family low-income benchmarks and unchanged multifamily targets. Under the new Final Rule, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC)...
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly

Mortgage Rates Down Slightly

by Phil Hall | Dec 18, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates dropped slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
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