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Making Ends Meet To Afford Housing

Redfin reports nearly half of U.S. homeowners and renters are grappling with the financial strain of housing payments.

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Spring Surge: Optimal Blue Sees Record-High Credit Score Marks

Optimal Blue's March 2024 Originations Market Monitor report saw steady rate-lock volume growth.

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Households Finally Adjust to Higher Mortgage Rates

Fannie Mae's HPSI saw its first decline since November 2023.

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First-Time Homebuyers Make Up Largest Share Of Purchases in Years

New Zillow report lists top 10 markets to buy in 2024

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Job Growth Surpasses Expectations; Fed Could Reevaluate Inflation Risk

Labor department reports 303,000 new jobs in March

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Strong Jobs Data Belie High Housing Costs

More homeowners and renters report making tough sacrifices to afford monthly housing costs.

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30-Year FRM Averaging 6.82%

Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows little change in rates

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SoCal Welcomes Gains In Home Sales, Prices

CoreLogic report indicates positive homebuying trends in Southern California

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Homebuying Stalls Due To "Easter Blip"

Redfin economists predict home price growth to soften over the spring.

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Mortgage Applications Decrease 0.6% From Week Prior

Elevated mortgage rates weigh down on home buying, according to MBA economists.

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