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Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations

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Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on “worst offenders” and is in addition to 25 percent tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3. Continue reading →

Homebuyers are responding to stable rates, rising inventories

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Demand for purchase mortgages has been stronger than a year ago for more than two months as mortgage rates stay well below 2025 highs seen in January, lender surveys show. Continue reading →

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

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Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a “small boost” to home sales this year, economists say. Continue reading →

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 →

7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts

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Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly. 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 →

Encouraging CPI inflation report does little for mortgage rates

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Homebuyers have responded to a pullback in mortgage rates from January highs, but tariffs on imported goods could keep inflation elevated and halt the downward trend in rates. Continue reading →

A small but growing minority think it’s a good time to buy a home

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While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy, that’s up from an all time low of 14 percent last spring. Continue reading →

Homebuyers and homeowners jump on big drop in mortgage rates

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Requests to refinance surged 37 percent last week and were up 83 percent from a year ago after the biggest one-week decline in mortgage rates since November, the MBA’s latest weekly lender survey shows. Continue reading →