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Builder confidence had surged following Trump's election win but home financing costs stuck around 7% in recent months have sapped demand and sent builder stocks tumbling.
February 18
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With proposed tariffs on homebuilding materials working looming and a cloudy forecast for mortgage rates, young homebuyers are facing increased volatility.
February 18
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A $1 billion assessment announced Tuesday for California's FAIR Plan, the state-mandated insurer of last resort, is expected to drive up premiums as companies will likely pass some of the costs onto homeowners.
February 13
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The latest refinance surge helped lift total application activity up for a second straight week, even as purchases fell, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
February 12
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Similar import taxes on steel and aluminum were imposed by President Trump during his first term, albeit at a lower rate for the latter material.
February 11
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West Virginia has the lowest monthly mortgage payment of $1,838.
February 11
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Most participants in a monthly Wolters Kluwer survey no longer think the next short-term rate reduction will be in March.
February 10
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While prices and mortgage rates are having an effect on consumers, homeownership is still more affordable than renting in much of the country, new research found.
February 7
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Mortgage and housing industry groups cheered the U.S. Senate vote, which found only two Democrats crossing over to support Scott Turner's nomination.
February 5
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Since the National Association of Realtors changed its commission payment rules on Aug. 17, the impact on agent compensation has varied.
February 5
