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Mortgage rates punch through 7% but may pause for Fed clues

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Several Fed policymakers have hinted that they’d be open to a smaller increase in short-term rates in December if there are signs that inflation is starting to ease. Continue reading →

Moody’s says odds of recession have risen to ‘uncomfortably high’ 59.5%

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Investors who fund mortgages are demanding unusually high premiums in comparison to government bonds, out of fears the loans they make now could quickly be refinanced if rates drop. Continue reading →

Is it a housing bubble? Nearly 68% of housing markets are overvalued

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Data from analytics firm CoreLogic shows 67.9 percent of U.S. regional housing markets were overvalued as of the latest available data from March, meaning incomes in those markets can no longer support home prices. Continue reading →

Staging on a budget? 30 dollar store finds to spruce up your listing

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Inflation is a growing concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget. Continue reading →