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  • Fed Committee Votes to Lower Interest Rates a Quarter Point

    Fed Committee Votes to Lower Interest Rates a Quarter Point

    The Open Market Committee vote carried caution flags about where policy is headed and featured “no” votes from three members, something that hasn’t happened since September 2019. The post Fed...

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  • Over the Next 2 Years, Homeowners Could Experience Rise in Insurance Costs

    Over the Next 2 Years, Homeowners Could Experience Rise in Insurance Costs

    Real estate analytics firm Cotality has projected that the average homeowner insurance premium is expected to rise 8% in 2026, with another 8% in 2027. The post Over the Next 2 Years, Homeowners...

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  • Milliman Acquires MorVest Capital to Expand Leadership in Mortgage Sector, MSR Analytics

    Milliman Acquires MorVest Capital to Expand Leadership in Mortgage Sector, MSR Analytics

    The strategic acquisition reinforces Milliman's commitment to delivering comprehensive analytical solutions to the mortgage sector and expands its capabilities with MSR valuation, financing,...

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  • FHFA Announces Deemed-Issuance Ratio for 2026

    FHFA Announces Deemed-Issuance Ratio for 2026

    The deemed-issuance ratio is used for diversification reporting on the bonds ultimately delivered to the buyer until the bonds have been disposed of. The post FHFA Announces Deemed-Issuance Ratio...

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  • October’s Housing Market: Sales and Listings Stagnant

    October’s Housing Market: Sales and Listings Stagnant

    October data shows minimal movement across sales, listings, and price growth, signaling a stagnating market as buyers and sellers remain sidelined. The post October’s Housing Market: Sales and...

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  • CRE Deal Volume Falls for First Time in Nearly Two Years

    CRE Deal Volume Falls for First Time in Nearly Two Years

    Monthly data provided by Moody's as a media exclusive to CNBC's Property Plan, showed that October was the first month of negative year-over-year transaction volume growth since the post-Fed rate...

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  • Foreclosures Keep Rising Nationwide as Market ‘Normalizes’

    Foreclosures Keep Rising Nationwide as Market ‘Normalizes’

    ATTOM's report noted that nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Despite national increases, markets like Boston, Miami, and Sacramento saw fewer...

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  • C3 Index: Consumer Lenders Turn Optimistic Despite a Challenging Q3

    C3 Index: Consumer Lenders Turn Optimistic Despite a Challenging Q3

    More members reported that business conditions worsened than reported they improved, AFSA said. Still, there's optimism in the report for the future. The post C3 Index: Consumer Lenders Turn...

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  • HUD Temporarily Pauses Homelessness Funding Overhaul Ahead of Court Hearing 

    HUD Temporarily Pauses Homelessness Funding Overhaul Ahead of Court Hearing 

    HUD withdrew the notice of funding opportunity about 90 minutes before a Monday afternoon court hearing regarding two lawsuits challenging the agency’s recent changes to the Continuum of Care...

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  • Nearly Half of U.S. Renters Anticipate Buying a Home Within Four Years 

    Nearly Half of U.S. Renters Anticipate Buying a Home Within Four Years 

    A new study from Experian says that almost half of renters believe they will be ready to buy a home in the next four years. The post Nearly Half of U.S. Renters Anticipate Buying a Home Within...

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  • U.S. Home Prices Continued Slow, Steady Rise This Fall 

    U.S. Home Prices Continued Slow, Steady Rise This Fall 

    A small monthly uptick and fewer metro-area declines point to a stabilizing market, though demand remains weak and affordability tight. The post U.S. Home Prices Continued Slow, Steady Rise This...

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  • Labor Concerns Likely to Heavily Factor Into This Week’s Fed Cut Decision 

    Labor Concerns Likely to Heavily Factor Into This Week’s Fed Cut Decision 

    With layoffs climbing and inflation still elevated, the Fed faces competing pressures ahead of an expected third consecutive rate reduction. The post Labor Concerns Likely to Heavily Factor Into...

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  • ICE Mortgage Monitor: Refinance Retention Hits Multi-Year High

    ICE Mortgage Monitor: Refinance Retention Hits Multi-Year High

    Servicer refinance retention rose to a 3.5-year high in the third quarter. Falling interest rates show more homeowner eagerness to cut monthly payments for lower returns than in past cycles. The...

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  • Cost-Conscious Homebuyers Flock to Affordable ‘Refuge Markets’ 

    Cost-Conscious Homebuyers Flock to Affordable ‘Refuge Markets’ 

    Most of the "refuge markets" are in the Midwest and recorded some of the year's strongest price gains, according to Realtor.com. The post Cost-Conscious Homebuyers Flock to Affordable ‘Refuge...

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  • Starter-Home Sales Tick Up as Housing Supply Hits Near-Decade High 

    Starter-Home Sales Tick Up as Housing Supply Hits Near-Decade High 

    October experienced a year-over-year increase in starter-home sales as homebuyers took advantage of more inventory options and modest price increases nationwide, according to recent Redfin...

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  • Experts Offer Housing Affordability Predictions for 2026

    Experts Offer Housing Affordability Predictions for 2026

    Housing affordability improved year-over-year for the seventh consecutive month in September, marking the longest stretch of annual gains from late-2019 to early-2020. Mark Fleming, Chief...

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  • Insurer Lifts Cap on California Homeowners Policies

    Insurer Lifts Cap on California Homeowners Policies

    Farmers Insurance's move is a significant step for a state that has wanted to rebuild its private insurance market for years. The post Insurer Lifts Cap on California Homeowners Policies first...

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  • Fair Market Rents Are Up Dramatically Since 2021

    Fair Market Rents Are Up Dramatically Since 2021

    In its study, LendingTree said the increased costs of Fair Market Rents show how quickly and drastically the rental market has shifted for new and renewing tenants. The post Fair Market Rents Are...

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  • Off-Site Construction Emerges as a Faster, Lower-Cost Tool for Community Developers

    Off-Site Construction Emerges as a Faster, Lower-Cost Tool for Community Developers

    A new report shows how community-based organizations are using factory-built methods to deliver affordable homes more quickly, when planning, design, and coordination line up. The post Off-Site...

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  • Protecting Vacant REO Properties From Listing Scams

    Protecting Vacant REO Properties From Listing Scams

    Here's why every broker should set up Google Alerts immediately. The post Protecting Vacant REO Properties From Listing Scams first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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