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Refi Volumes Decline at the GSEs

As mortgage rates rose, the refinance volume at Fannie and Freddie decreased in the first quarter according to an FHFA report. How did the decline impact HARP loans?

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An Uptick in Purchase Loans

Underwriting

Despite a tough home buying market and rising rates, April saw an increase of purchase loans that were closed according to a report. What are the factors likely to impact these numbers going into summer?

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Is the Single-family Market Losing Steam?

Though housing starts for single-family homes improved slightly in April, they remained below the 900,000 mark for the sixth consecutive month. Experts weigh in on what these numbers mean for supply relief in housing.

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Top 10 States to Make a Living

Seattle home prices

These states have everything from high wages and low taxes to great employment opportunities and low cost of living. But a state with high median wages and one of the hottest housing markets topped this list. Which one was it?

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