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Housing Sales Stagnation Expected Through 2024, Recession or Not

Fannie Mae's ESR Group foresees challenges in the housing market regardless of the economy's trajectory, with mortgage rates and inflation playing pivotal roles.

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First-Time Homebuyers Hit Highest Level Since 2010

Zillow report shows FTHB now make up 50% of all buyers

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Mortgage Applications Slide 4.2%, Reaching Historic Lows

Elevated interest rates and housing market challenges deter potential buyers; ARM applications see a rise as homebuyers weigh options.

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Longer-Term Delinquencies and Foreclosure Activities Show Encouraging Decline

Despite a minor increase in short-term delinquencies, the broader mortgage health reflects stability as foreclosure initiations and serious delinquencies drop.

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July's Housing Slump: A Concern for Buyers, Not Homeowners

Existing-home sales decline across most U.S. regions; rising mortgage rates and limited inventory dampen buyer optimism.

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U.S. Homeowners Grapple with Rising Financial Anxiety, Survey Reveals

While economic and personal financial concerns intensify, many overlook vast home equity potential as a financial cushion.

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Rocket Pro TPO's Executive Vice President Assures Brokers Amid Concerns Over Retail Channel

Mike Fawaz addresses concerns about competition, emphasizing the firewall between retail and wholesale and Rocket Pro TPO's commitment to the broker community.

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Fewer Job Seekers, but Higher Wages: Federal Reserve Reveals July 2023 Labor Market Insights

Fed survey depicts a labor market with improved job satisfaction but mounting concerns about future employment.

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Housing Recession Ends, Yet Recovery Uncertain, Says Realtor Economist Yun

30-year mortgage rate could hit 8% amid federal reserve rate hikes; home inventory dips to historic lows.

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Freddie Mac Predicts Little Growth In US Economy Until 2024

Total mortgage originations will remain flat for remainder of the year

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