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Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand strengthens

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Mortgage applications rose last week as purchase demand strengthened, even as market volatility pushed mortgage rates higher. Continue reading →

Smart strategies in a higher-rate market: How buyers can still win

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Don’t leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win. Continue reading →

Stop freaking out about 50-year mortgages. They might save the housing market

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A 50-year mortgage is not a financial trap, broker Holly Brink writes. It’s a tool that’s designed to give homebuyers more ways to win in today’s market. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates just hit a new 2025 low. They might be stuck there.

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MBA forecasts rates will probably stay right where they are now in 2026, as investors have already priced in future Fed rate cuts. But look for three years of steady growth in home sales ahead. Continue reading →

5 foreign buyer trends to tap into this fall

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While domestic buyers may be sitting on the sidelines this fall, foreign buyers are making their move. According to the National Association of Realtors, international purchases have increased since 2024, and savvy agents are taking notice. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin, mortgage moves, Serhant family: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage rates hit 2025 low

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Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the second-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008. Continue reading →

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

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Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading →

Homebuyers sue brokerage they allege steered them to lender

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Raleigh Realty and CrossCountry Mortgage are accused in six separate lawsuits of operating an illegal “pay-to-play” scheme in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Continue reading →

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound

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Mortgage rates are climbing back toward 7 percent on fears that tariffs could reignite inflation, but Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warns policymakers would be challenged if unemployment also rises. Continue reading →