Investor activity in the U.S. housing market remained resilient in 2025 even as overall home sales fell to one of their lowest levels in decades.

The second half of 2026 hinges on whether demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 6.60% and tighter comps from July onward.

ATTOM reports 64,348 Q1 2026 flips, 8% of sales, as typical gross returns rose to 25.4% and gross profit increased to $66,000.

Nearly two-thirds of retirement plans now automatically enroll new participants at contribution rates of at least 4%.

NAR veri shows May pending sales rose 4.8% YoY, as mortgage spreads kept rates below 7% and inventory gains cooled prices.

MBA veri show mortgage applications fell 3.8% weekly, with 30-year conforming at 6.60% and refi share at 40.3%.