Insight
The housing market has held up well in 2026, partly due to improved mortgage spreads that have kept mortgage rates from exceeding 7%.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to manage inflation, impacting mortgage rates. His focus is on calming Fed hawks to prevent rate hikes, crucial for housing market stability and mortgage spreads below 7%.
The housing market has held up well in 2026, partly due to improved mortgage spreads that have kept mortgage rates from exceeding 7%.