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Coming Up:
Mortgage Applications Increase By 9.7% After Weeks Of Decline

Mortgage industry experts remain hopeful that the spring season will bring a boost in purchase volume.

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Racial Homeownership Gap Persists Among Millennials And Gen Z, Redfin Finds

Analysis reveals Black millennials and Gen Zers trail significantly behind their white counterparts in homeownership.

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CoreLogic: Home Price Increases In January

Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut lead nation in home price gains for fourth consecutive month.

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Spring Housing Market Shows Promise As Inventory Growth Continues, According To Realtor.com

Fourth consecutive month of annual inventory growth sets stage for active spring homebuying season.

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New ICE Report Highlights Surge Of First-Time Homebuyers In Mortgage Market, Raises Investor Concerns

Record-breaking FTHB activity in 2023 sparks performance risk worries for mortgage-backed securities, urges industry adaptation to evolving market dynamics.

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HouseCanary's February Report Shows Sharp Decline In Market Activity

Net new listings plummet by 15.3% compared to last year, amid lingering pressure and low inventory, predicting a slow spring season ahead.

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Federal Reserve's Inflation Gauge Hits Yearly High In January

Core PCE index's rise underlines inflation concerns and makes it unlikely the Fed will cut interest rates anytime soon.

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up To Two-Month High, Nearing 7%

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage jumped to 6.94% last week.

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Pending Home Sales Drop 4.9% In January, Marking Year-Over-Year Decreases

NAR report shows regional disparities in transactions, highlighting sensitivity to mortgage rate changes.

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Experts Forecast Stronger Home Price Growth For 2024

Panel anticipates 3.8% annual increase, with majority seeing upside risk amidst ongoing housing challenges.

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