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Mortgage rates plummeting amid Coronavirus outbreak fears

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Matthew Speakman, an economist with Zillow, said a worsening of the virus outbreak could drive mortgage rates even lower. Continue reading →

What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing

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Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading →

Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively. Continue reading →

Why it pays to stay in touch

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If you stay in touch continuously, it will pay off in the long run, according to a small sample poll from PostcardMania. Continue reading →

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

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2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading →

Will millennials rent forever? Study shows they believe so

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A new Apartment List study provides the first hard evidence that large numbers of millennials who would like to become homeowners are so frustrated with soaring home prices and meager supplies that they have changed their minds, at least for now. Continue reading →

Appraisal requirements axed on sales of $400K and under: Fed

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Approved by the Federal Reserve on Friday, the adjustment, from $250,000 to $400,000, marks the first time in 25 years such an appraisal threshold has changed. Continue reading →

NAR calls for improvements to the qualified mortgage rule

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The National Association of Realtors is calling on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to improve the qualified mortgage definition and government-sponsored entity patch, as well as support an extension before figuring out the long term solution. Continue reading →