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Existing-Home Sales Decline 5.4% Annually, Monthly In June

Existing homes sold in June at a rate only 40,000 units above that experienced in October 2023 — when mortgage rates kissed 8% — and 1.5 million units lower than June 2019.

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High Insurance, Property Taxes Top Risks For Triggering Mortgage Delinquencies

An Auction.com survey found the "hidden costs" of homeownership contributed to rise in delinquencies.

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More Buyers Canceled Home-Purchase Contracts In June

Deals are falling through as buyers grow selective and the reality of high housing costs hits home.

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Home Price Growth Expected To Moderate

Fannie Mae and Redfin both forecast home price growth slowing in latest reports.

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ICE Notes Spike In Delinquencies While Foreclosures Remain Low

Sunday month-ends typically lead to a sharp, albeit temporary, spike in delinquent mortgages

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Texas Boasts Narrowest 'Lock-In Gap' In First Quarter

The average existing mortgage rate for Texans is 4.3%.

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Purchase Applications For New Homes Slowed In June

FHA takes highest share of applications, as first-time home buyers enter market

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Mortgage Rates Descend Again

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of July 18, 2024.

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Single-Family Starts Down In June, But Completions A Bright Spot

Newest data could help incentivize rate cuts later this year

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Fannie Mae: Home Prices Show Signs Of Slowing

Single-family home prices saw a year-over-year increase of 6.9% in Q2 2024, per Fannie's latest Home Price Index.

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