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While home-price growth remained flat in August, California now has seven of the top least affordable markets.

Coming in The Week Ahead are reports on loan performance and insight on homebuyer sentiment across the nation.

According to experts, the most recent jobs report signaled "good news" for the economy and for housing. What were the key indicators in the September Jobs Report from the U.S. Department of Labor?

Hispanic homeownership has not yet bounced back from the Great Recession, according to new data. How can lenders reach this demographic?

Freddie Mac’s latest survey reveals mortgage demand is very strong, but an insider notes the patience of first-time buyers could soon be tested.

The Census Bureau’s new survey studies completion time form permit to construction and how that varies by region.

Both major markets face the same challenges, but commentary says the Empire State should take a page out of California’s playbook.

While the refinance market remains strong among the youngest homebuyers, purchases fell the second-consecutive month.

A new study looks of the amount of white homeowners compared to their population in certain markets. Click through to see the results.

Home prices nationally are forecasted to increase by nearly 6% over the next year, but data suggests growth has plateaued.