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Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows

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Purchase loan requests are up 7 percent from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities. Continue reading →

Surprise Fed move takes some pressure off of mortgage rates

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Central bank dials back Treasury rolloffs but is not ready to cut short-term interest rates, as Fed policymakers indicate they’re more worried about inflation than they were in December. Continue reading →

Inflation, job worries drive ‘horrific’ consumer confidence report

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Republicans are less worried about the future than Democrats and Independents, but “consumers from all three political affiliations are in agreement that the outlook has weakened since February.” Continue reading →

Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents ‘champions of the world’

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Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals on Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth. Continue reading →

Homebuyer sentiment tallies record low amid falling rates

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Fannie Mae economist warns that, while mortgage rates have retreated, the primary drivers of housing pessimism are persistent affordability challenges and worries about household finances. Continue reading →

Homebuyer sentiment ticks up for the first time since March

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Most consumers continue to report that it’s a good time to sell a home — but a bad time to buy — and they frequently cite high prices and a lack of supply as their primary rationale. Continue reading →

COVID vaccinations give Americans more confidence in housing

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Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points. Continue reading →

Pending home sales fall in December

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The National Association of Realtors Pending Homes Sales Index declined 9.8 percent year-over-year in December, marking the 12th straight month of annual decreases. Continue reading →