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Homebuyers Falter As Mortgage Rates Hit New 2024 Highs

Requests for purchase loans were down 1 percent week over week and 15 percent from a year ago, according to…

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Existing-Home Sales Drop In March As High Rates Stun Homebuyers

Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to…

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Homebuyers Rush To Lock As Mortgage Rates Surge To New 2024 Highs

Rates for conforming loans pushed through 7 percent last week and continue to rise, as latest inflation data dims prospects…

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Homebuyers Emboldened In Wake Of $418M NAR Settlement: Intel Survey

Clients think their agents bring a ton of value, and they’re willing to pay for it, according to a survey…

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Many homebuyers lack knowledge about agent compensation: Redfin 

As the real estate industry undergoes a significant shift in its commission structure, a recent Redfin survey reveals a lack…

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How NAR’s Settlement Threatens Black Realtors And Homebuyers

This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes…

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Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

The number of first-time homebuyers made up 32% of all buyers in 2023, according to a report released by the…

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Homebuyers Balk As Mortgage Rates Head Back Up

Purchase loan applications have been flat for two consecutive weeks, and now mortgage rates are popping again as more worrisome…

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CHLA urges FHA’s equal treatment of homebuyers despite commission status

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) this week submitted a letter to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that urges…

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Opinion: No benefit to home sellers is worth sacrificing first-time homebuyers

The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors and major real estate firms revolves around the practice of “broker…

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