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10 cities best prepared to weather a coronavirus-fueled economic storm

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How cities, businesses and housing markets behave over the next 30 days as the pandemic continues to spread will be crucial on the road to recovery. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications surge along with refis

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Mortgage applications activity increased by 15.3 percent and the refinance index increased 26 percent during the week ending March 27. Continue reading →

36% of home shoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll

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A new survey by Realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred. Continue reading →

Home price gains extend into January — but virus looms large

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Home prices rose 3.9 percent in January, but the data does not take into account the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which didn’t take hold in the U.S. until late February. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares why the housing market is poised for a healthy rebound. Continue reading →

Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020

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Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4 percent in Q4 2019. Continue reading →