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Housing Starts Lag In October; Permits Rise Slightly

Recent mortgage rate volatility is a reminder that high financing costs still restrain a broader housing recovery

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Home Prices Stabilize In October, First American Reports

'Price growth seems poised to maintain a steady, balanced pace'

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U.S. Homebuilders Cheer Republican Sweep

Sales optimism at a two-and-a-half-year peak reflects builders' belief that an administration change “will result in significant regulatory relief for the industry,” the NAHB Chair said.

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Mortgage Application Rejections Hit Decade High

The average rejection rate for mortgage applications increased by 8.6 percentage points to 20.7% in 2024, well above the 2019 rate of 10.2%.

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Homeowners Earning Under $50K Skip Meals To Make Monthly Payments

74% of homeowners and renters struggle to afford monthly payments

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With Election in The Rearview, Buyer Demand Emerges

Early homebuying activity has reached its highest level in year-and-a-half

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Existing Home Sales Rebound In October

Yet, the 15.5% of canceled purchase contracts was the highest cancellation rate in a year, reflecting the razor-thin affordability margins.

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IMBs Increase Production Profits In The Third Quarter

Lenders generated a pre-tax net profit of $701 on each loan originated in the third quarter, MBA reports

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Homeowners Would Rather Leverage Home Equity Than Sell

High interest rates and low housing supply stall homeowners, according to a new TD Bank survey

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Better Narrows Losses, Boosts Purchase Share In Third Quarter

The direct-to-consumer, digital lender continues to chase growth in a low-volume market expected to persist through 2025

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