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Mortgage rates fall for first time in five weeks

30-year, fixed-rate loan averaged 6.67%, according to Freddie MacMortgage rates fell this week, but economists expect minimal relief through the rest of the year. Above: Single-family homes in

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You Won't Believe What Happened With Interest Rates!

Ok, maybe you do know what's going on with interest rates.  If not, see the article below for the latest information on them.  WHAT'S THE GOOD NEWS!?!  The good news is that more than

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Great news for Homeowners looking to sell

Mortgage applications climb as housing inventory growsBuyer demand gained momentum despite rates remaining near their highest levels of 2026Mortgage applications rose amid a growing supply of homes

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Why are homeowners insurance rates rising so fast?

Monthly payments have more than tripled in 14 years, according to Homes.com, making affordability difficult for manyIf insurance becomes difficult to obtain at any reasonable price, it can limit the

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Mortgage demand holds steady as rising inventory gives buyers more options

Borrower applications increased just 0.4% in the week ended FridaySome homebuyers are taking advantage of increasing inventory, but economist Brad Case says it will take lower mortgage rates to

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More Americans Are on the Move,’ Latest NAR Sales Data Shows

June 9, 2026Mortgages & Home Financing, Residential Real EstateBy: Melissa Dittmann TraceyExisting-home sales perked up last month, with sales rising to the highest level in five months.©

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Top US home sales reflect price drops in most markets

Most expensive publicly marketed deals range from Cleveland estate for $1.9 million to New York, Los Angeles properties for $35 millionThis castle-like estate outside Cleveland sold for $2.3 million

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More Buyers Step Back Into the Housing Market

May 19, 2026 By: Melissa Dittmann TraceyNAR’s chief economist says “cautious optimism” is emerging as the real estate market shakes off some economic headwinds.@ tunart / iStock /

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Exclusive: US home prices rise 1.7%, with sharp splits across markets

While some Sun Belt cities slip, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Kansas City drive outsized gains in MidwestCleveland saw home prices accelerate the fastest in April, according to exclusive data from.

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Sales of existing homes didn't get typical April boost as mortgage rates edge higher

By David HoltzmanMay 11, 202612:52 PM ETKey takeawaysExisting home sales in April inched up 0.2% to an annual rate of 4.02 million, as higher mortgage rates and limited inventory continued to

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The 30-year, fixed rate has declined to 6.23%, the lowest average since mid-March

By Moira RitterApril 23, 202612:43 PM ETKey takeawaysMortgage rates fell for a third straight week to the lowest average since mid-March, according to Freddie Mac.Rates have stayed in a

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Center for California Real Estate Hosts Expert Sandbox to Address Homeowners Insurance Crisis

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As California faces mounting challenges in its homeowners insurance market, the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) brought together a

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California housing market rebounds in February with highest home sales in more than two years, C.A.R. reports

March 18, 2025 California housing market rebounds in February with highest home sales in more than two years, C.A.R. reportsExisting, single-family home sales totaled 283,540 in February

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Here’s where economists think the housing market is headed

A rosier outlook for home sales could be complicated by the potential policies implemented by Donald TrumpNovember 12, 2024, 4:24 pm By Jeff AndrewsHousing markets across the country have stalled

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California housing affordability improves from prior quarter and year

CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST CURRENT MORTGAGE RATE INFORMATIONNovember 7, 2024 California housing affordability improves from previous quarter and year as price growth ebbs and rates dip, C.A.R.

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Would You Buy a Home Currently Considering These Recent Headlines?

As Warren Buffett is fond of saying, "Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful."Well, based on the headlines below, it may be time for people who have been waiting for

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Strong economy may prop up home prices, mortgage rates

Fannie Mae economists say surprising strength of the US economy means home prices are likely to keep rising, and mortgage rates may not come down as quickly as previously expectedOctober 17, 2024By

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NAR Commission Settlement - Good or Bad for the Consumer?

Well, the mandate for the real estate industry to start implementing the changes dictated by the NAR settlement (August 17th) is right around the corner.  Most people have no idea what these

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Market Update: Increasing Inventory, Slowing Sales

Increasing Inventory, Slowing Sales: An Inside Look at the Current U.S. Housing MarketA lot of eyes are on the U.S. housing market this summer. Some people are keeping a close watch on interest,

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Market Update Courtesy of the California Association of Realtors - July 8, 2024

Market Minute Write-UpJuly 08, 2024 – The short-term outlook for the housing market looked slightly more positive as interest rates moderated throughout the month of June and the supply

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Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers

The way consumers are represented in the purchase of homes is changing. It's too easy to say "agents make too much money" without really understanding how an agent benefits and protects their

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2024 California Dream For All 20% First Time Buyer Program - Act today!

The California Dream for All program is anticipated to be taking applications in early April 2024.  If you would like additional information on getting qualified and getting into the lottery,

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