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Coming Up:
Survey Says Housing Affordability Is A Top Issue

As the November 2024 Election approaches, more than half of homeowners and renters say housing affordability is impacting who they plan to vote for in the upcoming presidential election.

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Economy Adds 275,000 Jobs In February, Unemployment Rate Inches Up To 3.9%

Housing market expected to see delayed boost from lower mortgage rates.

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Housing Takes The National Stage

President Joe Biden offers up proposals to lower the costs in lieu of Fed action.

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Despite Challenges, Homebuyers Respond Positively To Lower Interest Rates

Mortgage rates dip slightly, prompting increase in home loan applications.

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Redfin: New Listings Spiked 13%

Despite challenges, experts anticipate a potential decline in final sale prices as price growth slows.

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Mortgage Credit Availability Sees Slight Uptick In February, But Market Remains Tight

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index sees modest increase, reaching 92.9; conventional loans expand slightly, while government programs remain stable.

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Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Climbs For Third Straight Month

Consumer confidence in selling homes rises, but buying sentiment remains pessimistic.

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Report Shows 15% Annual Drop In Underwater Homes, Boosting Homeowner Equity

Homeowners witness significant equity surge of $1.3 trillion with Northeastern states making the biggest gains.

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ADP: U.S. Private Sector Adds 140,000 Jobs In February

Annual pay for job stayers was up 5.1%, lowest gain since August 2021.

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MCT: Mortgage Lock Volume Increases By 20.9% in February

The increase reflects positive sentiment despite rising interest rates and strong job market; Federal Reserve's scrutiny of upcoming economic reports may influence future rate adjustments.

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