Spring Market Forecast 2026 | Housing Trends, Mortgage Rates & Broker Strategy

Описание: What will happen to mortgage rates, home prices, and housing inventory in 2026?

In this webinar, housing experts Rick Sharga and Selma Hepp, PhD break down the key trends shaping the spring housing market and what mortgage brokers should expect in the months ahead.

Topics include:

• Mortgage rate outlook for 2026
• Home price and inventory forecasts
• Investor and buyer demand trends
• Strategic opportunities for mortgage brokers
• How market conditions may impact lending

If you work in mortgage lending, real estate, or housing finance, this discussion provides valuable insight to help you anticipate borrower demand and position your pipeline for the spring market.

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YouTube Chapters (Timestamps)

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00:00 — Introduction: Why the Spring 2026 Housing Market Matters
Overview of the webinar and why spring is a critical time for mortgage brokers.

01:45 — Meet the Experts
Introduction to Rick Sharga and Selma Hepp.

03:30 — Macro Housing Market Overview for 2026
Key economic forces influencing the housing market.

08:10 — Mortgage Rate Outlook for 2026
Where rates may move and what it means for borrowers.

13:40 — Housing Inventory Trends
Why supply remains tight and how it affects pricing.

18:50 — Home Price Forecasts
Expected home price movement and regional differences.

23:15 — Investor Activity & Rental Market Trends
What real estate investors are doing in today’s market.

27:50 — Buyer Demand for Spring 2026
Where demand is coming from and who is entering the market.

32:30 — Mortgage Lending Strategy for Brokers
How brokers should position deals in the current environment.

37:45 — Opportunities in Non-QM Lending
Where flexible lending solutions fit in today’s market.

41:30 — Audience Q&A
Live questions from mortgage brokers.

47:30 — Final Takeaways for Brokers
Key strategies to prepare for the spring buying season.

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