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Weekly Real Estate News

Sent Saturday, May 16, 2026

Hi Everyone,

Here's what's moving in the real estate world this week — hand-picked stories you should know about.

California HOA triumphs over ADU law

CalMatters Housing

A Carlsbad condo-owner lost his legal battle to turn his garage into an apartment over the objections of his homeowners association.

Pending home sales climb 1.5% in March as pent-up demand defies high mortgage rates

Scotsman Guide

But a lack of affordable inventory contributed to a 1. 1% annual drop in sales: NAR The post Pending home sales climb 1. 5% in March as pent-up demand defies high mortgage rates appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

U.S. Home Prices Inched Up 0.1% in March

Redfin News

Home prices ticked up 0. 1% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis. Prices rose 1.

Foreclosures edge higher, REOs jump in first quarter

Scotsman Guide

Rising starts and repossessions signal borrower stress, though filing levels remain well below past peaks The post Foreclosures edge higher, REOs jump in first quarter appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

Property tax shock: 64% of U.S. homeowners surprised by their house’s tax bills

Scotsman Guide

Survey respondents are overwhelmingly frustrated with the local property tax appraisal process The post Property tax shock: 64% of U. S. homeowners surprised by their house’s tax bills appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

Fannie and Freddie foreclosure starts decline in January

Scotsman Guide

Refinances fell in a mixed but stable mortgage landscape during the first month of 2026: FHFA The post Fannie and Freddie foreclosure starts decline in January appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

HousingWire

Inventory rose to 743,006, new listings hit 77,919 and pending sales rose to 73,241 as rates neared 6. 25%.

NAR dashboard reveals localized disparities in commercial real estate performance

Scotsman Guide

Both coastal and inland markets reflect a highly nuanced CRE landscape The post NAR dashboard reveals localized disparities in commercial real estate performance appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

How will mortgage rates respond if the ceasefire in Iran expires?

HousingWire

Mortgage rates continued to move lower this week as financial markets digested the latest geopolitical activity, but a number of factors could prompt investor fears to rise again this week.

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.3%

Realtor.com Research

The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate dropped 7 basis points to 6. 30% this week. The Iran war continues to be the dominant force driving financial markets, including the bond market that underlies mortgage rates.

Mortgage demand bounces back as rates stabilize, inventory expands

Scotsman Guide

Easing mortgage rates amid Iran war ceasefire have brought borrowers back to the table The post Mortgage demand bounces back as rates stabilize, inventory expands appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

Inventory rises as pricing lags in the spring housing market

HousingWire

More homes are hitting the market, but pricing is still catching up. Here’s what that means for agents, buyers and investors right now.

NAMB, Chenoa Fund partner to expand down payment assistance access

HousingWire

NAMB’s partnership with Chenoa Fund gives mortgage brokers expanded access to down payment assistance tools and training.

Thanks for reading. Email me at [email protected] if you have questions about any of these stories or your next move to buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate.

— Ava