2026-07-01: Mortgage rates edged up to 6.5% as the Fed signals a hawkish stance on inflation

2026-07-19: Single-family housing starts fell nationwide in June while building permits hit a 10-month low

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-19 STORIES COVERED * Today: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxNUG82bHIySEIxbzhUTFhWOXhtSDZJcXRqMHVGcjJLNi1uU01mZU5jMXdpRUx5dGxRN1hBYXJvRlA4ME10Qmo1R3lVV3VGb1hTaTdFRzlOa3hDSWF5MDJBZjJaX0hfdjViMHdMZzJ6ZDVLdHlCMThfdXBLU3piOE1WYTAwcVFWTE1VZERianNXdC11YUpJQ3FLZDh5dTB2ZjBlRnJFNmREZFJJeUl2RDU1c25zR3E1eHFZc2E0?oc=5] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-19/]

2026-07-18: June housing starts jumped 19% nationally but single-family construction flatlined at 895K units

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-18 STORIES COVERED * Today: [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/june-housing-starts-jump-19-fueled-by-strong-multifamily-gains/] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-18/]

2026-07-17: Mortgage rates climbed to 6.55%, the highest since August 2025

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-17 STORIES COVERED * July 17, 2026 * Today: [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/16/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-since-august-2025/] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-17/]

2026-07-16: Mortgage rates dropped to 6.64% on softer inflation data

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-16 STORIES COVERED * July 16, 2026 * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07152026] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-16/]

2026-07-15: 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit 6.65%, June CPI showed unexpected cooling with core inflation at

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-15 STORIES COVERED * July 15, 2026 * Today: [https://www.realtor.com/research/cpi-inflation-june-2026/] * Markets: [Industry & Legal] * Watch: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-15/]