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Foreclosure rates were highest in the region, and nationwide, completed repossessions also saw a significant jump, according to Attom.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh framed the central bank's move to increase interest rates as a moderate adjustment to rapid economic growth during his post-Federal Open Market Committee press conference.

The market initially showed relief after the initial confirmation of an anticipated inflation-fighting hike but discussion of a future raise renewed concern.

While the early adopters of these market expansions set their new limits at $845,000, Pennymac is going up to $850,000 and UMW to $847,440 for one-unit homes.