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Jan 16, 2024
The Interest
Fannie Mae: Single-Family Home Prices Climb 7.1% In One Year

Fannie Mae's Home Price Index reveals an increase despite a quarterly slowdown, as affordability challenges persist in a supply-constrained market.

Analysis and Data
Zillow Survey Reveals Growing Number Of Homeowners Eager To Sell, Easing 'Rate Lock' Concerns

Increasing homeowner willingness to sell, regardless of mortgage rates, coupled with improving affordability signals a potential shift in the housing market dynamics for 2024.

Analysis and Data
Dynamic Shifts In Mortgage Market

December sees a dramatic 43% increase in rate/term refinances and a decline in purchase and cash-out volumes, driven by falling mortgage rates and a rise in VA loan activities.

Analysis and Data
Goal Diggers: The Power Of Setting Aspirations

Balancing ambitious expectations with practical objectives

Career
Unexpected Changes And How To Bounce Back

Seven key characteristics of people who demonstrate resilience

Career
Homeowners Stick With Low Mortgage Rates

'Lock-In Effect' keeps majority of homeowners with mortgage rates below 6%

Analysis and Data
Legal Actions Mount Against Fidelity National Financial And LoanCare Following Cyberattack Exposing Customer Data

Lawsuits allege negligence and delayed disclosure of the breach, with plaintiffs seeking class action status and monetary damages for affected individuals.

Courts
Mortgage Rates Bounce Up To 6.66%

That's 33 basis points over what they were last year at this time.

Analysis and Data
Title Insurance Premium Volume Down 24%

Q3 2023 industry premium volume drops nearly a quarter year-over-year.

Analysis and Data