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Written by
David Robinson
Apr 8, 2026
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10 min read
Iran ceasefire sends Treasury yields plummeting; national rents hit worst decline since before the pandemic; Midwest apartment prices jump 33%
Apr 1, 2026
12 min read
Pending contracts surge 19% even as closings slow; Mortgage rates hit 2026 high at 6.47%; Moody's Zandi puts recession odds at 50/50
Mar 25, 2026
30-year fixed spikes 26 bps to 6.55% in one week; Sandy Fourplex and SLC 19-unit added to the DealRoom; 21 Utah Homeowners sue building over sinking/cracking homes
Mar 18, 2026
14 min read
Ogden leads nation with 41% Gen Z homeownership rate; Mortgage rates climb to 6.29% as inflation and Iran conflict drive volatility; Utah Legislature shows "housing fatigue"—rolls back HOPZ and FHIZ programs
Mar 11, 2026
Roy fourplex listed for $699k / Provo 21-unit listed for $4.4M; Mortgage rates down slightly on the week; 99.4% probability of no Fed rate change at March meeting
Mar 4, 2026
Mortgage rates spike off the back of Iran conflict; Davis & Weber County vacancy drops to 4.7% as new construction slows 44%; U.S. apartment occupancy rises for first time in two years—up to 94.8%
Feb 25, 2026
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time this year; New Utah property manager license requirement starts July 1st; Democrats target tax breaks for investors owning 50+ single-family homes
Feb 18, 2026
Utah forces first-ever sale under foreign ownership ban near military sites; Mortgage rates drop to 6.04% as Treasury yields drift lower; New Utah bill would ban hidden rental fees in property listings
Feb 11, 2026
Utah proposes special eviction court to speed up housing cases; Mortgage rates fall to 6.11% as 10-year Treasury holds steady; House passes major housing bill 390-9, heads to Senate