Existing home sales beat projections but still backtrack for seventh straight month
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Housing construction surprises with August rebound — but permits spell another downturn
Reading Time: 2 minutesResidential construction logged an unexpected rebound in August, with housing starts surging 12.2% m… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Home values drop for second straight month, but volatile rates continue to hamper buyers
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HMDA data reveals growing minority purchase share, confirms market shift from refi to purchase
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Industry Watch: Rocket adds ‘Inflation Buster,’ Ross Mortgage expands farther south and more
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Almost one-third of home purchases made with all cash in July
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Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, Sept. 12-16
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Apartment rents slip monthly for first time since June 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesU.S. multifamily housing asking rents backtracked by $1 month over month in August, breaking a strea… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Housing advocates urge White House to lower mortgage insurance premiums
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Mortgage credit availability down in August
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