Full-year rent growth strong, but cooling apartment demand catches up to end 2022

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Home purchase sentiment claws upward but remains mired near record low

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Apartment demand trends negative for first time in more than a decade

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Rate locks continue to dwindle as December activity drops by nearly 20%

Reading Time: 2 minutesOverall mortgage rate-lock activity fell by nearly 20% month over month in December, according to th… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Industry Watch: Judge dismisses parts of suit against UWM, new credit program at Rocket and more
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December jobs report fuels optimism for Fed’s targeted ‘soft landing’

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Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, Jan. 2-6
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New loan limits move millions of homes out of jumbo status

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40% of small businesses couldn’t pay December rent on time

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Luxury home sales post largest annual drop in a decade

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