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Home sales predicted to close out 2021 with surprising strength

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Fannie Mae economists now expect that when the final numbers are in, sales of new and existing homes will grow by 4.7 percent to 6.8 million. Continue reading →

Mortgage rate projected to top 4% in 2022 as Fed tapering plan nears

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The Fed could begin tapering as soon as November, adding momentum to market forces that have been pushing mortgage rates up in recent weeks. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June

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Purchase loan applications rose 2 percent week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading →

Why homebuyers aren’t taking advantage of drop in mortgage rates

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The historically low level of inventory for sale suggests that any rate-related increase in sales will be muted due to the inadequacy of listings needed to fulfill higher buyer demand. This softer sales response also suggests more upward pressure on pr… Continue reading →