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'Half backs' Buy Homes In Other Southern Regions

More affordable locales gaining popularity with retirees, report shows

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Mortgage Lenders Have Work To Do When It Comes To Customer Service, Survey Says

The American Customer Satisfaction Index reported mortgage lenders rank in the bottom nine among ACSI-measured industries.

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Single-Family Home Prices Increased 5.9% Year-Over-Year

Home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.3% during Q3 2024

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Sidelined Homebuyers Prioritize Education, Presidential Election

4 in 10 prospective homebuyers have not yet connected with a mortgage lender, presenting an opportunity for brokers and originators.

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Hurricanes Devastate Florida, Plummet Home Sales

U.S. pending home sales decline most in four Florida metros

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September CPI Report Clouds Outlook On Further Rate Cuts

Inflation data suggests there are rainy days ahead, lowering the chances of the Fed easing rates.

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U.S. Foreclosures Down In Q3 2024, But Experts Urge Caution

ATTOM's Q3 2024 saw foreclosure starts down 10% from last year

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Mortgage Applications Fall After Rate-Jump

Refinance applications still 159% higher on an annual basis, reflecting last year's record lows

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Markets That Stand To Gain The Most From Falling Mortgage Rates

Zooming into markets across the nation, Realtor.com identifies which will benefit the most from declining rates

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Rate-And-Term Refinance Locks Surge 700% Over Previous Year

Optimal Blue's September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report cited the FOMC rate cut as the main trigger for activity

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