The aggressive start to its rate-cutting cycle signals policymakers' intention to maintain a "solid labor market," Powell remarked
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Fewer existing-home sales than last year indicate affordability and inventory challenges continue to plague purchase borrowers
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“I don’t think that we’re going to have the soft landing that people are predicting,” says Vishal Garg.
Buyers and sellers are still waiting for the right time to jump in
New-home sales from January through July rose 2.6% compared to the first seven months of 2023
Rates will need to decline another percentage point to entice buyers, Freddie Mac says
Typical homebuyer paid $2,588 during four weeks ending August 11
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47%, down from last week's 6.73%.
Inventory is getting stale, agents say, due to continued high rates, payments