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Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

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77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading →

Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed

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Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Continue reading →

North Carolina and Washington, D.C. see largest drop in delinquency rates

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Delinquency rates across the country rose slightly from last month but remain at a 20-year low for November, CoreLogic found. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications reach highest volume since 2013

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The Mortgage Bankers Association announced Wednesday that the Market Composite Index reached its highest level last week since May 2013. Continue reading →

Applying for a mortgage? How you repay your student loan is crucial

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Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows. Continue reading →

Upward trend for annual home price gains continues: Case-Shiller

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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.5 percent year-over-year gain in November. Continue reading →

Amazon HQ2 housing boom continues to rock northern Virginia

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The average home sale price in Arlington and Fairfax counties rose by 4 percent between 2018 and 2019 — from $590,000 to $615,000. Continue reading →

Money matters — but only up to a point

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Agents tend to be satisfied with their income, a new survey from Inman suggests. But many also believe that after a certain point, money can’t buy happiness. Continue reading →