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Closed transactions reflected April's lower mortgage rates, while flat pending sales offered an early warning that higher borrowing costs are weighing on buyers again

Cotality says fraud indicators appeared in one out of every 129 mortgage applications, though investor and multifamily loans continued to carry elevated risk

Survey of first-time buyers reveals major knowledge gaps around mortgages, closing costs, and the homebuying process

County-level data reveals where market conditions may be most vulnerable to future price declines

Redfin says buyers are keeping more cash on hand as affordability pressures persist and bidding wars ease

Cotality reports 0.3% annual appreciation in April as affordability pressures cool some markets and Midwest metros gain momentum

Median tax bills increased 5.1% in 2024, with borrowers carrying mortgages facing higher costs than mortgage-free homeowners

Higher loan amounts and modest rate increases continued squeezing borrower qualification margins, particularly for FHA and payment-sensitive buyers

New doxo report finds rising mortgage, utility, insurance, and other recurring household costs are widening affordability gaps across the U.S.

New data indicates the housing market is becoming more balanced as listings increase and price growth cools, though mortgage rates and affordability challenges continue to pressure buyers