
Existing-home sales slip lower in August
Despite a monthly dip in sales, economists expect increased activity as mortgage rates ease and inventory grows

Despite a monthly dip in sales, economists expect increased activity as mortgage rates ease and inventory grows

The mortgage giant argues fired employees must pursue claims through arbitration

Premiums reached $4.5 billion during the quarter: ALTA

Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum

Average rates for 5/1 ARMs hovered near 5.5% last week

Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward

With just 1 to 5 properties each, these active homebuyers hold 87% of all investor-owned housing stock

The mortgage giant also trimmed its 2025 home sales forecast

Fixer-uppers see 52% more online interest as affordability influences shopping behavior

Miran aggressively pushes for lower rates while Bostic and Hammack air inflation concerns

Lebda founded the online lending marketplace in 1996

Resilience in the Midwest and Northeast offset by cooling markets in the South and West

Lower rates from the Fed seen to push mortgage volumes above $2 trillion in 2025 and 2026

HUD spokesperson confirms ‘a reduction in force to align our programs with the Administration’s priorities’ is underway at the agency

Christopher Waller is one of five remaining contenders to succeed Jerome Powell

Preliminary results from University of Michigan survey show economic outlook remains bleak across demographics

Social Security deadlines prompt return of some federal staffers, granting markets unexpected peek at September inflation data

ROAD to Housing Act provisions in the Senate’s omnibus defense bill now must get reconciled with the House of Representatives version

Rising inventory and affordability pressures collide across a region facing heightened job insecurity

ARMs see increasing demand from borrowers willing to roll the dice
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Lebda founded the online lending marketplace in 1996

Resilience in the Midwest and Northeast offset by cooling markets in the South and West

Lower rates from the Fed seen to push mortgage volumes above $2 trillion in 2025 and 2026

HUD spokesperson confirms ‘a reduction in force to align our programs with the Administration’s priorities’ is underway at the agency

Christopher Waller is one of five remaining contenders to succeed Jerome Powell

Preliminary results from University of Michigan survey show economic outlook remains bleak across demographics

Social Security deadlines prompt return of some federal staffers, granting markets unexpected peek at September inflation data

ROAD to Housing Act provisions in the Senate’s omnibus defense bill now must get reconciled with the House of Representatives version

Rising inventory and affordability pressures collide across a region facing heightened job insecurity

ARMs see increasing demand from borrowers willing to roll the dice
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