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U.S. House Price Growth Continues Slowdown

Report finds prices grew at slowest annual rate in 13 years, underscoring housing market ‘rebalancing'

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Moody’s Downgrades Fannie And Freddie Following U.S. Sovereign Credit Cut

Outlooks for both GSEs revised from negative to stable

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This Spring Homebuying Season? Soft, Reports Say

Usually active buying period likely another disappointment for many MLOs, brokers

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Chrisman: High Inflation or Low Inflation

Why inflation moves markets, not just prices

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High Inflation or Low Inflation
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These U.S. Metros Could Be First-Time Buyers' Best Chance To Close A Loan

Even among top 10 most affordable areas, home sale prices more than doubled in four, nearly doubled in another three since 2015

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Mortgage Applications Up As Borrowers Respond To Growing Inventory

Purchase activity climbed more than 2% overall, while conventional refinance activity fell slightly last week, MBA reports

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Affordability Improves In California Amid Slower Price Growth

In Q1 2025, 17% of Californians could afford a median-priced, single-family home

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'Mixed Results' For Mortgage Delinquency Rates For Q1 2025

Conventional mortgage delinquencies up slightly, while delinquencies on FHA and VA loans declined

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Homebuyers Turn To Older Homes As Construction Lags, Affordability Lacking

Preference for older homes signals renovation loan opportunities for originators

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Home Repair Costs Climb, Adding To Mix Of Homebuying Considerations

Repair costs significantly outpacing inflation, new report finds

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