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NAR: Home Prices Increase In A Majority Of Metro Markets

National Association of Realtors quarterly update reveals mixed trends in housing affordability and market dynamics.

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Redfin Report: Pending Home Sales Decrease

Largest decline in four months coincides with mortgage rate creep.

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Mortgage Rate Optimism Hits New High

Consumer sentiment about actually buying a home, however, is pessimistic.

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Mortgage Applications Up Slightly

The Refinance Index experienced a notable uptick of 12% from the preceding week.

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Mortgage Debt Rises To $12.25 Trillion

Mortgage originations for 4Q 2023 hit $394 billion.

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Dec. 2023 Home Prices Rose By 5.5% Year-Over-Year

Miami returns to top spot for annual price gains in large metros, at 11% in latest CoreLogic Home Price Index

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Mortgage Rate Locks Up by 13.96%, Reports MCT

Month-over-month growth in mortgage rate locks coincides with the Federal Reserve's interest rate stance, as market anticipates potential future changes.

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ICE Report: Affordability Improves, Inventory Deficit Narrows, And Equity Soars

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. data reveals a 5% drop in income share for median home purchases, alongside rising home equity and increased refinance incentives, signaling a more favorable real estate environment.

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UWM Introduces Refi 100 Pricing Incentive To Revitalize Refinance Business

As mortgage rates hover at lower levels, UWM offers 100-basis point incentive on conventional refinances.

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January Job Growth Shatters Expectations, Raises Questions For Economic Outlook

The U.S. Adds 353,000 jobs, defying slowdown predictions, and sparks debate on Federal Reserve's next move

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