Mortgage Spreads Protect Housing Demand as Yields Face Geopolitical Pressure

By Logan Mohtashami · HousingWire · 2026-08-01

HousingWire reports that domestic residential sales activity remains surprisingly resilient despite the dual pressures of a hawkish Federal Reserve and escalating Middle East tensions. While pending sales growth has slowed since mortgage rates climbed above the 6.64% threshold, t

HousingWire reports that domestic residential sales activity remains surprisingly resilient despite the dual pressures of a hawkish Federal Reserve and escalating Middle East tensions. While pending sales growth has slowed since mortgage rates climbed above the 6.64% threshold, t