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Housing Market Remains Strong, Even as Rates Rise Again

Even as we see the average mortgage rates continue their trend higher, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, data continues to show the strength of the housing market. Yes, there is still re-balancing happening in housing; and yes, of course rising rates are impacting affordability and buyers’ decisions. However, people are still buying homes, selling

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Good News on Rates & Inflation!

Believe it or not, I actually have some good news to report when it comes to inflation and mortgage rates. First, mortgage rates improved a little last week, according to the latest survey of average mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac. Now, as we know rates can be volatile and I don’t believe this is

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Critical Fed Meeting This Week Before August Break

This should be an interesting week in markets as we have an important Fed Meeting coming up, adjourning mid-week, among a slew of high-impact economic and housing reports.  Yes, we’re hearing much drama in the media about housing and whether bubbles are bursting or not. Although none of us knows the future, what I do

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