EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 14 MIN
Mortgage Rates Ready to Fall? Fed Update, Oil Prices Crash & Housing Demand Surges | Market Update
from Market Shares With Tony Blodgett · host Tony Blodgett
Is the housing market about to shift faster than most people expect?In this episode of Market Shares, I break down the key forces moving mortgage rates, housing demand, and the broader economy right now - from falling oil prices and geopolitical developments to Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting and fresh housing demand data.We’re already seeing signs of what happens when buyers step back into the market, while builders pull back and inventory stays tight - which is exactly why the next move in rates could matter more than most people are pricing in.📌 Topics We Cover:Iran peace deal developments and market impactOil prices falling and inflation implicationsWhy mortgage rates haven't reacted yetThe 10-Year Treasury outlookKevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting as Fed ChairHow Fed policy could change under new leadershipInterest rate expectations for the second half of the yearBarry Habib's housing demand dataWhy buyers returned when rates moved lowerBuilder pullbacks and inventory challengesThe potential return of multiple-offer marketsWhat mortgage and real estate professionals should be watching right now🎙 Listen now to understand how falling rates, Fed policy shifts, and housing demand trends could reshape mortgage opportunities - and what you need to watch next.🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
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Is the housing market about to shift faster than most people expect?In this episode of Market Shares, I break down the key forces moving mortgage rates, housing demand, and the broader economy right now - from falling oil prices and geopolitical developments to Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting and fresh housing demand data.We’re already seeing signs of what happens when buyers step back into the market, while builders pull back and inventory stays tight - which is exactly why the next move in rates could matter more than most people are pricing in.📌 Topics We Cover:Iran peace deal developments and market impactOil prices falling and inflation implicationsWhy mortgage rates haven't reacted yetThe 10-Year Treasury outlookKevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting as Fed ChairHow Fed policy could change under new leadershipInterest rate expectations for the second half of the yearBarry Habib's housing demand dataWhy buyers returned when rates moved lowerBuilder pullbacks and inventory challengesThe potential return of multiple-offer marketsWhat mortgage and real estate professionals should be watching right now🎙 Listen now to understand how falling rates, Fed policy shifts, and housing demand trends could reshape mortgage opportunities - and what you need to watch next.🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
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