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• Midwest dominates Zillow’s most popular housing markets of 2025 Dec. 16th 2025
  Most of the top-ranked cities feature median home values below $350,000, access to growing job markets and relatively fast home sales.

• Why the Fed isn’t worried about the jobs data Dec. 16th 2025
  Despite a 4.6% unemployment rate and minimal job growth, the Fed maintains a restrictive stance as jobless claims stay low.

• November jobs data indicates softening economy Dec. 16th 2025
  Negative revisions for August and September, and a 100,000+ jobs loss in October were slightly offset by a +64,000 job gain in November.

• PadSplit expands co-living services to 4 new cities Dec. 15th 2025
  Founded in 2017, PadSplit operates in more than 35 markets and has listed more than 28,000 rooms, housing 65,000-plus people.

• Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high Dec. 13th 2025
  Weekly pending home sales reach multiyear highs as mortgage rates stay near 6% and inventory growth slows.

• U.S. House unveils Housing for the 21st Century Act Dec. 12th 2025
  Provisions include revisiting safety standards for mid-rise buildings, streamlining environmental reviews and adjusting multifamily loans.

• 3 forces shaping the housing market in 2026 Dec. 12th 2025
  As 2026 approaches, the housing market is not on the cusp of a dramatic turning point. Instead, several trends visible in 2025 appear likely to continue shaping conditions.

• Why housing affordability will improve in 2026 Dec. 12th 2025
  Affordability is set to improve in 2026 as home prices flatten and incomes rise, easing the lock-in effect.

• Esusu raises $50M to boost rental credit services Dec. 12th 2025
  Esusu raises $50M in Series C funding to expand its credit-building platform, aiming to enhance economic mobility for renters nationwide.

• FirstHome IQ highlights financial literacy gaps among young homebuyers Dec. 11th 2025
  More than half of respondents indicated they are delaying major financial milestones because of confusion or distrust.