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Rhode Island's housing market cooled a bit in February, as the median sales price remain unchanged from the same month a year ago, but the number of sales fell, and houses lingered on the market a week longer before selling.

The Federal Reserve decision to shift into Treasuries could pull rates down and increase the prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities.

Sales of previously owned homes rebounded in February to the fastest pace in almost a year, topping estimates and snapping a three-month streak of declines to offer a robust indication that the housing market is stabilizing after last year’s slump.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 22.

Banks will likely continue to exercise caution in the wake of Facebook's announcement that it’s restricting the way providers of housing, employment and credit advertise on its site.

While fading 9.53% annually, February mortgage delinquencies posted a month-over-month increase for the first time in 12 years, according to Black Knight.

The gap between potential and actual existing home sales is narrowing even though supply shortages still vex the market, according to First American’s latest report.

The money for a proposed $300 million sports complex at a foreclosed famed New York Catskills Mountain hotel was not produced by a March 22 deadline.

David Brickman will take the helm of the mortgage giant at a time of transformation in the mortgage market and housing finance policy.

The home purchase loan share is up and closing times are down ahead of an expected healthy spring buying season, and declining mortgage rates could be a reason, according to Ellie Mae.