2026-06-11: May CPI hit a 3-year high at 4.2%, mortgage rates held flat near 7%

2026-07-11: National median hit a record $440,600 while wages outpaced home prices for the 13th straight month

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-11 STORIES COVERED * Friday, July 11, 2026 * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/news/07102026-existing-home-sales-nar-inventory-prices-appr] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-11/]

2026-07-10: 30-year fixed mortgage rates climbed to 6.49% as Iranian conflict threatens ceasefire

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-10 STORIES COVERED * Today: [https://www.realtor.com/research/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-july-9-2026/] * Market Data Sources: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-10/]

2026-07-09: Mortgage rates climbed to 6.68% (matching 10-month highs)

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-09 STORIES COVERED * July 9, 2026 * Today: [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07082026] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-09/]

2026-07-08: Mortgage rates climbed past 6.75% on Iran tensions, seller credits hit record highs in

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-08 STORIES COVERED * July 8, 2026 * Today: * Mortgage rates pushed back above 6.75% as geopolitical tensions reignited inflation concerns. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-rise-fed-hawkish/] [Market Pulse] * National home sales forecast edges up modestly as affordability improves, but price growth is slowing. [https://www.realtor.com/research/2026-national-housing-forecast-midyear-update/] [Market Pulse] * Housing starts tumbled in June as real disposable income turned negative. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxONHRnVm1JZUJmdmdhb1hsUkl2d3VMY2hlZ0NockkyT2FjYjhISGU1SWNIQ183RDk0WkV5eUpzY2pfa2UyNXlpOENjVVd1QjdyN0F3YWZsVy1vRkgzSk9RWTNiUDJ0TFpseXd5OXVaUzdkS3BVTk1oR1V1M0ZuNFB2UlR0Q2ZOLVRQdEFqUlRoVjB5NXZDV05V?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Foreclosures are rising nationally, with certain markets hit hardest. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOaDlSZDI0NjFBZ2ZHQU5nZVprc3c3SlUzNXhORUNPa1EyekdoclFWNEFqMXBGLW5kZmJwWnpkX25SRFFraVhHNTNxZ0RodGJiblZLQU5wcEhETFpzbFp6VDJ1MW85WXd5QUprOXM1TEVOWjhtREhNbEVRT1N5bjJGT25laWVid29UbGNPOXV2VDNNcFZ3VmVn?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Student housing is the largest deal vertical so far in 2026, with Scion Group's $910 million acquisition leading the sector. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/rob-bronstein-scion-group-5-questions/] [USC & Student Housing] * Seller credits hit record spring highs as buyers gain leverage in supply-heavy markets. [https://www.redfin.com/blog/sellers-credit-what-it-means-for-buyers-and-sellers/] [Deal Flow] * Multifamily acquisitions and refinancing activity remain strong despite elevated rates. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/nuveen-buys-upper-west-side-multifamily-portfolio/] [Commercial & Investment] * New homes are shrinking as buyers prioritize affordability over square footage. [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/07/new-homes-shrinking-buyers-affordability-functionality-before-square-footage/] [Commercial & Investment] * AI and automation are making property management more scalable than ever, unlocking recurring revenue for brokers. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/ai-property-management-brokers/] [Property Management & Rentals] * Response time is now the most consequential factor in leasing. [https://rentalhousingjournal.com/renter-interest-drops-if-leasing-agents-do-not-respond-quickly/] [Property Management & Rentals] * Affordable housing owners face cash flow squeeze as budgets no longer match rents. [https://rentalhousingjournal.com/affordable-housing-owners-face-cash-flow-squeeze-as-costs-climb/] [Property Management & Rentals] * Oregon multifamily owners considering smoke-free policies under new law should plan now. [https://rentalhousingjournal.com/oregon-multifamily-owners-going-smoke-free-should-plan-now/] [Property Management & Rentals] * DOJ settled an antitrust case with a property management company over rental pricing algorithms. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOcmU4U3BqRXFHdVJQTUJUc1cyWTlMUmVtSllVWkNQZDlJbHp2LVhpeUQ0dHZ0cTF5MVNTT1F1YkxRQ3dpVTM1aGhlenl6MFNTMzJZQ1d5NUZBbkVRNFo4cFJxRm12OHAyRUZtMW5rMlI0VzdJNlE1Rlc5Mzk4VDBOTFpfY0F1OVlpcnVWMEo3OUNia3NuUm5FXzVTMkhaRWJPZkc3VDNBVFFwTWUyNzBkSy1zRi0wRHk0QVE?oc=5] [Industry & Legal] * Labor market cools as construction industry faces headwinds. [https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/07/labor-market-cools] [Industry & Legal] * Bottom line: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-08/]

2026-07-07: Foreclosures are creeping back to 2019 levels with REO homes selling at a 27% discount

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-07 STORIES COVERED * July 7, 2026 * Today: * Mortgage rates remained steady [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07062026] [Market Pulse] * Foreclosures are rising from pandemic lows [https://www.realtor.com/research/foreclosures-july-2026/] [Market Pulse] * New home sales nationally dropped 7% year-over-year [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/opinion/pipelinepress-07062026] [Market Pulse] * Foreclosure discount data [https://www.realtor.com/research/foreclosures-july-2026/] [Deal Flow] * Multifamily debt markets remain active [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/affinius-capital-namdar-group-80m-for-jersey-center-multifamily/] [Commercial & Investment] * HELOCs and equity-backed lending [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/opinion/pipelinepress-07062026] [Commercial & Investment] * NAR is escalating Realtor trademark enforcement [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nar-realtor-trademark-ai/] [Industry & Legal] * The IDX debate is heating up [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-idx-debate-is-it-time-to-do-away-with-the-internet-data-exchange/] [Industry & Legal] * TitleEase integrated with Contract2Close [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/titleease-integrates-with-contract2close-platform/] [Industry & Legal] * NRMLA is urging HUD to loosen FHA property rules [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nrmla-hud-fha-property-rules/] [Industry & Legal] * Zillow's iBuyer shareholder lawsuit [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/06/court-report-zillow-ibuyer-lawsuit-new-date/] [Industry & Legal] * Compass faces a Florida class-action lawsuit [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/06/court-report-zillow-ibuyer-lawsuit-new-date/] [Industry & Legal] * Market Status: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-07/]