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U.S. Mortgage, Housing Markets Face A Pivotal Year

The latest ICE figures portray a housing finance system still struggling to stage a comeback

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Canadian Lumber Tariffs Rise To Nearly 40%, NAHB Reports

NAHB responds to the 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, including lumber and home building materials

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For-Sale Inventory Piles Up As Home Sellers Rush To List

More homeowners are listing their homes for sale than in the past three years, but it’s taking longer to sell them

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Costs To Keep A Roof Overhead Are Through The Ceiling

Rates of buyers' remorse rising with average homeowners spending $24,529 annually on non-mortgage housing costs

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Homebuyer Affordability Doesn't Budge In December

Median purchase application payments rose 3.5% from the end of 2023 — the last 'worst year in decades' for home sales

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Resilience Of Homeowner Equity Varies By Region

Florida observes 3.4% annual decline in share of equity-rich homes, while gains in the Northeast consolidate

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Powell 'Looking Out The Window' As Fed Holds Rates

“We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance,” Powell told reporters at Wednesday's press conference

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Consumer Confidence Backslides In January

Outlook on present, future turns a bit more glum, particularly among younger age groups

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Mortgage Applications Decline As Rates Stay Elevated

MBA expects "gradual pick up in purchase activity in the coming months" — pending a big "if"

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National Home Prices To Continue Cooling Trend

Updated indices, economists say regional factors to determine fate of affordability

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