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Homebuyers take notice as mortgage rates continue to fall

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Demand for purchase loans has increased in five out of the past six weeks, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday. Continue reading →

Annual inflation drops to 7.1% even as housing woes persist

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Housing remained a strain on family budgets last month, but declining prices of gas, used cars and medical insurance helped soften the blow. Continue reading →

Surveys show impact of mortgage ‘lock-in effect’ on seller psychology

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Harris Poll finds 71 percent of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns, such as interest rates, inflation or a recession. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates fall — but so does demand, breaking 4-week streak

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As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week. Continue reading →

Mortgage demand up for 3rd week in a row as rates continue to ease

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Economists forecast mortgage rates will continue to fall as Federal Reserve minutes suggest policymakers are preparing to wind down an aggressive campaign to fight inflation. Continue reading →

The best Black Friday deals for real estate agents in 2022

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Inman’s 2022 Black Friday picks for real estate agents, brokers, clients and everyone else in their sphere is jam-packed with cutting-edge tech, home goods and so much more. Continue reading →

Pending home sales post record drop as deals die and price cuts soar

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Inflation and mortgage rates took a hefty toll on homebuyers in October, with a record 60,000 home-purchase cancellations during the month, according to new data released Monday. Continue reading →

37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October

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Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey. Continue reading →

Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds

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Home prices could fall by 8 percent, but rising mortgage rates and a “mild recession” will blunt the savings in buyers’ pockets, according to Capital Economics’ new U.S. Housing Market Outlook. Continue reading →