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Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in nearly a year, though recent data shows some modest volatility.
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Starter home affordability is crawling back. These regions are best for first-time buyers
Starter home affordability is seeing a slow recovery, though accessibility remains heavily dependent on specific geographic regions.
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Fannie Mae predicts shift in mortgage rates, housing market
Fannie Mae predicts a shift in mortgage rates and the housing market as buyers navigate a two-month stall in rate declines.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels since the start of the conflict with Iran, impacting buyer demand and refinance costs.
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Pending home sales dip in June as high mortgage rates, prices lead to 'tepid' market
Pending home sales hit near-record lows in June as high mortgage rates and record-setting home prices stifle buyer activity across the U.S.
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The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
A critical shortage of skilled construction workers is delaying homebuilding and exacerbating the U.S. housing affordability crisis.
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Zillow sees change in housing market, home values
A temporary dip in mortgage rates is fueling a rebound in U.S. home sales and new listings, according to recent reports from Redfin and Zillow.
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You can buy a sprawling mansion for less than $1M in these 5 US cities
Luxury housing markets are undergoing a shift as the availability of million-dollar mansions in certain U.S. metropolitan areas continues to decline.
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San Francisco homes selling $1M+ over asking have surged 1,700% this year
San Francisco's housing market is experiencing a surge in sale prices, with homes closing at least $1 million above their initial asking price.
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Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds
Real estate agents are increasingly reporting a shift toward a balanced housing market, according to a new CNBC survey.
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Mortgage rates hover near 6.5% as other housing metrics show modest improvement: Mortgage rates today, July 2, 2026
Conflicting reports emerge as average 30-year US mortgage rates hit a seven-week low of 6.43% amid shifting housing metrics.
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In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
Rising costs in San Francisco's A.I. era are making six-figure tech salaries insufficient for local residents.
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The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise
Homeownership costs are rising despite the predictability of 30-year fixed mortgages, driven by new financial pressures.
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Mortgage rate outlook shifts after inflation update
Mortgage rates are fluctuating as the U.S. housing market reacts to May inflation data and shifting Federal Reserve signals.