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CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

March 24, 2026

“We don’t expect a lot of movement in mortgage rates.” Alan joined Closing Bell Overtime to share his latest perspective on the housing market. With cautious optimism taking hold, Alan explains why progress is happening—but not in a straight line—and why mortgage rates remain a key factor shaping sentiment.

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Housing Insiders - Market Trends: A Conversation with Ivy Zelman

Housing Insiders - Market Trends: A Conversation with Ivy Zelman

Ivy takes out her crystal ball once again and has some harsh warnings for the industry about the headwinds she sees coming from climate change, and how that will impact migration trends across the US. Plus, Ivy shares her outlook for Millennial and Gen Z homeownership over the next few decades, and the business she would start today if she had the chance.

CNBC - Squawk Box

CNBC - Squawk Box

Ivy sat down with Becky Quick at CNBC to discuss mortgage rates and its implications for homebuyers, the resilience of move up rates, and solutions for low supply.

CNBC - The Exchange

CNBC - The Exchange

Alan spoke with CNBC about the 6% home price increase, examining its impact on buyers, the overall housing market, and homebuilders' reactions.

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

Homebuilders are trading at cycle highs, and looking at multiples, they're trading at about 2.3x book value. Ivy told Jon Fortt and Morgan L Brennan that a homebuilder breakout will be challenging.

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

Homebuilders are trading at cycle highs, and looking at multiples, they're trading at about 2.3x book value. Ivy told Jon Fortt and Morgan L Brennan that a homebuilder breakout will be challenging.

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

Underperformance on KB Homes stock panned out just as expected. Jesse spoke with Jon Fortt and Morgan Brennan to discuss KBH and the upcoming quarter, highlighting order and demand shortfalls, buyer hesitation, and the best next steps for investors.

CNBC - Money Movers

CNBC - Money Movers

Will rate cuts impact housing? Alan joined Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen about the mortgage market following the Fed's upcoming announcement.

CNBC - Squawk Box

CNBC - Squawk Box

Following a 40 basis point decline in mortgage rates, Ivy joined Becky Quick to discuss August homebuilding trends, rates, affordability and the supply versus demand gap.