Real Estate News 02/25/2026

As the rate gap narrows, cities like Cleveland, Detroit and Dallas may see sidelined buyers and sellers reenter the market.

In The News:

Realtor.com – “The Housing Markets Positioned To ‘Unlock’ Fast if Mortgage Rates Plunge“ (02-23-2026)

“Four years after mortgage rates surged from their COVID-19 pandemic-era lows, the national housing market remains stuck. However, an "unlocking" is on the horizon for a select group of metros across the Midwest and South if borrowing costs continue to retreat.”

USA Today –“Credit card surcharges rise as small businesses adapt” (02-24-2026)

“A growing number of businesses nationwide are implementing credit card surcharges.”

MoneyWatch –“Will credit card debt forgiveness make sense this March? 3 things borrowers should consider” (02-24-2026)

“With a new month approaching and a recent report showing credit card balances growing by a startling $44 billion in the final quarter of 2025, millions of borrowers may find themselves contemplating potential debt relief solutions right now.”

CNBC –“What the Trump administration’s Harvard lawsuit could mean for future applicants“ (02-23-2026)

“Earlier this month, the Trump administration sued Harvard University, accusing it of failing to comply with its investigation into the school’s admissions practices.”

The Daily Upside –“April Introduces AI-Powered Tax Planning, Prep for Advisors “ (02-24-2026)

“The tools help wealth shops deliver tax services without building a practice from scratch.”