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Despite low mortgage rates, a new analysis examines finds that disproportionate number of U.S. counties experiencing an affordability imbalance.

For the first time in 10 weeks, mortgage rates have risen above the 3% mark, with forecasters projecting a gradual rise in rates to close out 2021.

The White House has appointed Sandra L. Thompson, a veteran housing and banking regulator, as Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency following the dismissal of Mark Calabria.

Both purchase apps and refis showed signs of improvement this week, as the MBA reported growth in both areas, despite mortgage rates hitting a four-week high.

Researchers lay out the factors most likely to thwart the pursuit of the American Dream, especially among people of color and members of underserved communities.

A new ServiceLink report analyzed homebuying trends over the past year, finding that the desire for more space to work remotely was a primary driver for most seeking a new home.

Fannie Mae’s Chief Economist Doug Duncan predicts that the market's supply and demand problem "will soon reveal itself within inflation measures."

Experts expect the supply situation to improve, which “will give buyers more options and help tamp down record-high asking prices for existing homes."

The demand for vacation and second home sales is outpacing the overall growth in existing-home sales, according to a new survey.

While the interest in relocating to a new metro area has leveled off in Q2, researchers say it remains well above pre-pandemic levels.