2026-05-17: Mortgage rates hit 6.65%, the highest of 2026, driven by ongoing Iran conflict pushing the 10-year

2026-07-04: New home sales dropped in May on affordability pressure

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-04 STORIES COVERED * Today: * Affordability concerns are pushing new home sales lower. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQNGVOV0NVLVZaeTE3UjVDNmhqQjd0aG83NnRHZkF6RzMzYThSaWF6cjBsSnBFWEFWRGdHQUFENDhsN1pKLTUyUzRnZWNnMkN0eFhDNmNpNTlpQ2oxMFFiZGd5UzlCUzBVUnAwRWh3Vmk0LXVqRC1wa0FLdHp3LW1SbDg1Q0NqLTh0VUtFa1Y5X04?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Building permit activity provides mixed signals but limited local data. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPWVN6TWdSWFNST3BobUFvUEk0M2ljZjRLNVktalRUNkdpdTVUQ25iTXNGcl9mUWVYMzh0TzhGTUY1MWIzREw4QVFka0J3RWJKZ1N4VVRsWDA0OXpfSlNMdjJBVVcyWkhwUmdESlVDVGJnUDQwM2stamFDX0dDOFdVMDhYMDBUYXdTMXp5S3pxemRYTjl0cmJjRHhNa3kyQjh5UVNia3lsVkc4eXNQa1VOaURXaVFYTjM0X2NMd0xhaG1pVElQWmtV?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Co-living can double your rental income on properties you already own. [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-739] [Property Management & Rentals] * Financial freedom takes fewer properties than most investors assume. [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1299] [Property Management & Rentals] * Zillow is threatening litigation over MLS private listing access policies. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-injunction-hearing-testimony/] [Industry & Legal] * Manhattan luxury market remains strong despite new pied-a-terre tax. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/manhattan-luxury-real-estate-sales-mamdani.html] [Industry & Legal] * Data center development is facing transparency-driven opposition nationwide. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/secrecy-data-center-deals/] [Commercial & Investment] * Mountain Shore Properties is diversifying from hospitality into multifamily and office. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/stephen-wendell-mountain-shore-properties-5-questions/] [Commercial & Investment] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-04/]

2026-07-03: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.43%, marking a seven-week low

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-03 STORIES COVERED * July 3, 2026 * Today: [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/02/mortgage-rates-edge-down-lowest-level-mid-may/] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-03/]

2026-07-02: Mortgage rates jumped to 6.54% on quarter-end selling

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-02 STORIES COVERED * July 2, 2026 * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07012026] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-02/]

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

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-01 STORIES COVERED * July 1, 2026 * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-06302026] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-01/]

2026-06-30: 30-year fixed rates hit a 6-week low at 6.53% but nine of twelve FOMC members now expect a rate

SHOW NOTES - 2026-06-30 STORIES COVERED * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-06292026] * Action this week: [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/zero-down-payment-fha-loans-could-be-a-game-changer-for-renters-and-investors] [Market Pulse] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-06-30/]