Potential signs of a friendlier housing market
Potential signs of a friendlier housing market  
Podcast: Marketplace Morning Report
Published On: Thu Jan 15 2026
Description: 2025 was a tough year for homebuyers. Two things happened over the last three months of the year that helped people trying to buy a home: Housing prices grew more slowly, and mortgage rates fell. We'll unpack and discuss other housing news. Also on today's program: how the wealth effect is supporting our K-shaped economy, and how the bond market is responding to pressures on the Fed to lower interest rates.