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2026-05-21: Mortgage rates reversed Tuesday's spike, falling back below 6.75% on Iran peace hopes

7 min · 21 mei 2026
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SHOW NOTES - 2026-05-21 STORIES COVERED * Today: [May 21, 2026] * Mortgage rates recovered all of yesterday's losses [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-05202026] [Market Pulse] * National median list prices fell 2.3% year over year [https://www.realtor.com/research/weekly-housing-trends-view-data-week-may-16-2026/] [Market Pulse] * Spring market activity is picking up nationally [https://www.realtor.com/research/spring-2026-housing-market-progress-report/] [Market Pulse] * Mortgage applications fell 2.3% last week [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/05/20/elevated-rates-inflation-put-downward-pressure-on-mortgage-applications-this-week/] [Market Pulse] * Creative financing is back [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/land-leases-arm-buydowns/] [Market Pulse] * House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 369-13 [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/build-to-rent-housing-affordability-bill/] [Industry & Legal] * HUD published a deregulation roadmap [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/hud-report-urges-deregulation-housing/] [Industry & Legal] * NAHB applauded the House bill [https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/05/nahb-applauds-house-passage-of-landmark-housing-bill] [Industry & Legal] * $910 million student housing portfolio traded hands [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/scion-group-ares-management-buy-us-student-housing-portfolio/] [Commercial & Investment] * Retail availability hit 4.9% nationally in Q1 [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/icsc-cbre-scott-schnuckel-retail/] [Commercial & Investment] * Southern California retail rent growth flattened [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/icsc-axiom-retail-lea-clay-park/] [Commercial & Investment] * Multifamily construction financing continues [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/cibc-citizens-bank-108m-construction-loan-fairfax-apartment/] [Commercial & Investment] * Multigenerational living rental strategies [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/its-a-family-affair-multigenerational-living-rental-can-help-landlords-boost-income-while-offering-tenants-affordability] [Property Management & Rentals] * As-is sales remain a viable strategy [https://www.redfin.com/blog/should-you-buy-a-house-as-is/] [Deal Flow] * Building permit activity [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOaXBVaDZORjU5aGVZM1dhMVpsaU5JdnVFRWp4TExHUXdiNGJtamlkRTNoVzZDTGlNQ01vQnU3LUNLMzdXMVNfUlA4SW0xbi11eHdWM2dfcmxneXpCYmhyWG52RGM5SldZdGlvSWhGRlJ3N0ttNzl0bXB5Tmd3SmF0SGZMT0Q3eE1hc2dEckFDcXJWald1QmZvVUZOcFBhRUxX?oc=5] [Deal Flow] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/athens-real-estate/2026-05-21/]

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2026-07-22: 30-year fixed hit 6.75% for the third time this year as fuel prices spike

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-22 STORIES COVERED * Today: * Mortgage rates match 2026 highs at 6.75%. [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07212026] [Market Pulse] * Purchase apps up 6% despite rate pressure. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/mortgage-rates-are-rising-again.html] [Market Pulse] * New home sales fell for the second straight month; cancellations spiked 50%. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNYVBJVjVSVWd3aS03ejY5MDJYcndob2pPTkxHNko4TlZYT3B1MDBmVEV4cXZVLXdMQmJhbjhOZlRuYUN1VVBkOXZ5eE5tTWRiZmlieGs3Nzh2Wmk3TGo0Yi1xNTNaZXFScjRRY3MtYmEyXzMwSjlQZnFhOUgxUmFGamlxNVFrVkwxMlp6cnpsMjFGQkoxUHBzMjQ3OGh4RVNucWpzTWh0LVBnSzlEZVF6VkVOV1VCcExV?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Seller concessions hit near-record 46.2% of U.S. home sales. [https://www.redfin.com/blog/seller-concession-examples/] [Market Pulse] * Multifamily housing starts boosted June construction nationally. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPM2JrOEVTc2wwTUtFQ2c5R2FBcE1rdk0xYTJBWWQ3RjFDUTJudjlJNG9faVpJQUZjTDdzYVpVVk1vZ3F4X1lOaGtwTUg5XzVQMHVaSzNJX3dsdnVKakJRRHNtbWMzUWtYT254RFJvbV9VXzVxMm5Yek01QzJMYmVnN2c2YjhlNUs3X2gwY3pKZ2NMdjJkdVE?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Georgia WR Dowdell sidelined indefinitely after off-campus accident. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQa0Z4Q3lVa1R4OTFRMXZKNHkyVTFfbktqZGdJbDVVSUw1UXBXaHl4ME9MWkRxOFRGNGFrTWVXek10cGIzYUNNS205WXpxRGxEcFVIa1dwLWZKcFBHSi1KMjd2c0VUaGM2VUx6ZzBNcm1HclhDbVdmWlV3OUZyeU9fZnAyZUFvR1JKOGRVbmgxY3BFeFRQSHJLcDRsMWE0cHdROHB5TGZaVzFFLU9MZXc?oc=5] [UGA & Student Housing] * Georgia Museum of Art hosting major Edmonia Lewis exhibition Aug 8 - Jan 3. [https://news.uga.edu/edmonia-lewis-said-in-stone-is-coming-to-georgia/] [UGA & Student Housing] * Institutional investors doubling listings after ROAD to Housing Act. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/wall-street-selling-homes-real-estate.html] [Deal Flow] * 211 Oconee River Circle, Athens, 30605 listed. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQXzBydVV1S0ZzZ2w3MUxhQ0hNTXJTa254dHpoVmZvdWs5ZURhczZLbUxTQWpTMTFVdjV4dFJBNHJaa3pqUTNtNmJJUmgwZkJOVDVxczBiN1VwcUF0Zk9NUnFKYTV1Ym5JaE5GV2hwemhkZkJiQkttSW9iVS1OQXhzMWp1V3JaTkVCVWlRRnd0R2hZZEU?oc=5] [Deal Flow] * Canadian tariffs add uncertainty to construction costs. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/canada-tariffs-trump-homebuilders/] [Commercial & Investment] * Institutional sell-off could shift rental dynamics in Georgia. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/wall-street-selling-homes-real-estate.html] [Property Management & Rentals] * Georgia property tax ballot measure coming in November. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/property-taxes-midterm-elections-ballots-issues.html] [Industry & Legal] * FHA proposes Reinstatement Advance Payment (RAP) to replace partial claim subordinate liens. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fha-rap-end-subordinate-liens/] [Industry & Legal] * Equifax locks in $1 VantageScore through 2027. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/equifax-1-vantagescore-2027/] [Industry & Legal] * Building code reform debate gains momentum. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/model-building-codes/] [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/athens-real-estate/2026-07-22/]

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