Mortgage demand falls in December to the lowest level since 1996
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U.S. building permits fall 11.2% in November, while housing starts only dip slightly
The numbers: Construction on new U.S. homes fell a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in November to…
Read MoreGood news for homebuyers: The number of active house listings soared in October. But a closer look reveals a more depressing picture.
Some good news for homebuyers: The number of for-sale listings available for homebuyers increased at…
Read MoreMortgage rates surpass 7%, Freddie Mac says — ‘leading to greater stagnation in the housing market’
High mortgage rates continue to pressure the housing market, as the sector undergoes a deep…
Read MoreThe 10 most affordable housing markets for homebuyers, according to Zillow
Rejoice, fans of “The Office” — if you’re looking to buy a home, Scranton, Pa.…
Read MoreHow last year’s housing market affected mortgage denials and what Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac using alternative credit scores means for potential homebuyers
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Read MoreFannie Mae, Freddie Mac to use alternative credit scores: What it means for homebuyers
NASHVILLE — The federal government is expanding how it collects credit scores, which may allow…
Read MoreThe ‘demoralizing’ process of buying a home in this unpredictable housing market. One home had 30 offers — and sold for $85,000 above asking.
First, they had to battle the pandemic-induced buying frenzy. Now, potential home buyers are struggling…
Read MoreMortgage rates march toward 7%, reaching highest level since 2007
The numbers: Mortgage rates continue to march toward 7%, putting pressure on people looking to…
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Home builders struggle to find buyers as cancellations by developers rise: ‘The build-for-rent market is going to become increasingly important’
It’s a tough time to be selling a home. That’s also true for home builders,…
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