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Growth in home prices continued wearing down affordability at the start of the season, preventing first-time buyers from entering the housing market.

Consumer optimism about purchasing a home continued to fade in July, as low inventory, rising prices and higher interest rates are affecting their market perception, Fannie Mae said.

Metro Denver's housing market normally softens as the summer wears on, but this year it is cooling faster than normal.

As Californians reel from sky-high rents and home prices fueled by the economic boom, state lawmakers return Monday from their summer recess to debate proposals attacking the housing crisis.

Zillow Group is moving from being a mortgage marketer to originating loans with its acquisition of Mortgage Lenders of America, in an effort to support its home-flipping business.

From Washington to Baltimore, here's a look at the 12 best housing markets for homebuyer purchasing power, where median house values and mortgage rates are more favorable.

The state became the first in the country to ask federal regulators for a temporary waiver, citing a shortage of available appraisers.

Home price appreciation slowed throughout 64% of the U.S., a boon to affordability, according to Black Knight's most recent three-month figures.

Wells Fargo estimates that in 400 instances, borrowers later went through foreclosure who were improperly denied or not offered a mortgage modification.

Revisions to the TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure that go into effect this fall drove the changes Ellie Mae made in its latest update to the Encompass loan origination system.