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More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop

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Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey shows there’s greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home. Continue reading →

As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite

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The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0 percent interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have seen a boost. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates are tumbling again as job openings hit 18-month low

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Bond market investors who fund most mortgages are already certain the Fed will slash rates this month. The question has become how much will policymakers cut on Sept. 18, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18? Continue reading →

July inflation reading trims the odds of a big September rate cut

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PCE price index shows inflation continued to cool in July, but at a gentle enough pace that Fed policymakers are now seen as likely to only bring rates down by a hair in September. Continue reading →

Homebuyers still waiting for more listings and lower mortgage rates

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The Fed doesn’t have direct control over mortgage rates, but they’ve been coming down as investors are increasingly convinced that policymakers will be cutting rates at their three remaining meetings this year. Continue reading →

Mortgage a tough nut to crack for technology provider nCino

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Shares in the cloud banking solutions developer are down 14% after the company says the mortgage technology business it acquired for nearly $1 billion in 2022 has been a drag on growth but is expected to pick up. Continue reading →

Investors now certain Fed will cut in September. But by how much?

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Falling mortgage rates have more homeowners interested in refinancing, but homebuyers are largely staying on the sidelines. Rates may now be poised for a bigger drop. Continue reading →

It will take time for falling rates to translate into sales: Fannie Mae

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Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5 percent this year — to just 4.78 million — before surging to 5.19 million in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain

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Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction. Continue reading →

Gary Keller’s advice for navigating recession, commission confusion

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At Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity. Continue reading →