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According to a new Redfin survey, discrimination drove roughly 1 in 10 Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ respondents away from their previous residences. In addition, some 32% of Black and Hispanic respondents reported facing discrimination during their recent home search, while 22% of LGBTQ+ respondents reported feeling the same.

Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates reached levels last seen in December 2000, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 12 basis points week-over-week and low supply continues to create affordability challenges for prospective buyers.

In its annual report on residential mortgage lending activity and trends, the Bureau found that mortgage lending fell in 2022 amid a significant rise in interest rates and discount points.

Fannie Mae announced the unveiling of HomeView en Español, a new resource available to help Latino communities and further address the homeownership gap in America.

According to a new LendingTree study, the nation’s most expensive towns are often found in popular vacation spots; however, such homebuyers may further deplete the already limited housing supply, driving up home prices and making housing difficult to afford for locals.

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

As mortgage rates advanced upward to levels last seen 20 years ago, the MBA reports overall application volume slipping yet again after a quick one-week rebound.

Month-over-month, HUD and the Census Bureau reported an 8.7% drop-off in new home sales in August, with sales impeded by mortgage rates over the 7% mark.

A new BofA study revealed that American employees continue to feel stressed about their finances and remain concerned about the increasing cost of living, with an estimated 67% of American employees reporting that the cost of living is outpacing growth in their salary or wages.

A new Zillow study revealed that total U.S. housing value has surged more than $2.6 trillion over the past year, an estimated 49% higher than before the pandemic, with new home construction continuing as the primary driver of housing market growth.