Episode 326: The Housing Market Right Now: What's Driving Rates and What Comes Next - with Guest Jay Dacey

About this episode

Mortgage expert Jay Dacey discusses the current housing market dynamics and offers insights on future trends.

In this episode, mortgage expert Jay Dacey joins us to break down the complex forces currently shaping the housing market, from persistent inflation data to the volatility of the 10-year Treasury yield. We dive deep into why mortgage rates remain in the mid-6% range and what the latest inventory shifts mean for both hopeful buyers and current homeowners. Finally, Jay shares his professional outlook on where the market is headed for the remainder of 2026 and offers actionable advice on how to navigate the "new normal" of real estate financing.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeffrey Foley, Nikki Foley, Eloisa Robison, Matthew Bryant, Jeffery Quick

Guest: Jay Dacey

Topics covered

• housing market
• mortgage rates
• real estate financing
• inflation
• Treasury yield
• market outlook

Keywords

• housing market
• mortgage rates
• inflation
• real estate
• 10-year Treasury yield
• market outlook
• inventory shifts

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