Fannie Mae forecasts 30-year mortgage rates falling to 5.7% by Q4 2026, down from ~6.0% in early 2026. National Association of Realtors expects home sales to rise about 14% in 2026 as lower rates bring buyers back. Single-family housing starts projected to drop 6.2% year-over-year through the first three quarters of 2026, limiting supply. Construction expected to...