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Existing-Home Sales Dip In October, Sending Ripples Through Housing Market

National Association of Realtors reports decline in sales across most U.S. regions.

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Mortgage Forbearance Sees Slight Dip

Approximately 145,000 homeowners in forbearance as COVID-related reasons decrease.

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Fed Survey: Mortgage Application Rejection Rates Decline In 2023

Consumer credit preferences shift as households anticipate reduced demand for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans in the coming year.

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Mortgage Rates Dip As Inflation Eases

Decline leads to optimism about a stable rate environment and a potential rise in home sales in the upcoming year.

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Housing Market Shows Uneven Recovery: Permits Up, Completions Down

October sees a mixed bag for the housing sector, with a rise in building permits and pending sales but a decline in completions and closed home sales.

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High Mortgage Rates Dampen Builder Confidence

Despite a steep drop to its lowest since December 2022, experts see a glimmer of hope for the housing market.

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New Home Purchase Applications Up Nearly 40% Over Same Period Last Year

Data from MBA Builder Application Survey reveals significant year-over-year growth.

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House Hacking Gains Popularity Among Young Homebuyers

Zillow survey reveals rising interest in renting out parts of homes for additional cash.

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NAR Economist Predicts 18% Home Sales Decline By Year-End, But Optimism For 2024 Emerges

Lawrence Yun anticipates interest rate, increased seller activity, and rebound in international buyers, despite current economic challenges.

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Mortgage Applications Show 2.8% Surge As Borrowers Seize Opportunity Amid Stable Rates

Data from MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey reveals purchase and refinance applications increased to the highest weekly pace in five weeks

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