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Here's How Much Weight Americans Gained During Covid, and Here's How They're Losing It
The stressful and sedentary nature of life during the coronavirus pandemic caused some to fall out of fitness routines and gain weight.
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Mortgage Refinance Demand Drops 20% as Rates Rise to 10-Month High
Mortgage rates moved higher again last week, causing homeowners and potential homebuyers to pull back on borrowing.
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US Consumer Watchdog Eyes Rules to Prevent Foreclosures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed rules aimed at averting a wave of foreclosures later this year when millions of homeowners are no longer allowed to put off making their mortgage payments.
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‘This Is Not the Time for Amateurs,' Says Real Estate Agent in a Fiercely Competitive Housing Market
Selling a home has never been easier, and while that may sound like great news for real estate agents, there is a problem: They are desperate for listings.
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A Slight Drop in Mortgage Rates Didn't Stop the Bleeding in Refinances
Higher mortgage rates are hitting the refinance market hard, and they are starting to take their toll on homebuyers.
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Pending Home Sales Fell Over 10% in February, as Record Low Supply Stifles the Housing Market
The U.S. housing market is suffering from its lowest supply in history, and that is taking an increasingly hard toll on sales.
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Critics Slam the Fed as Home Prices Rise at a Historic Rate
Home price gains are accelerating at an alarming pace, a sharp, pandemic-induced inflation that some claim is not getting enough attention from the Fed.
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Some Landlords Sell Properties as CDC Extends Eviction Ban
The Centers for Disease Control just extended its rental eviction ban through the end of June.
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Homebuyer Mortgage Demand Inches Higher, But Rates Hit Highest Level Since Summer
Higher mortgage rates do not appear to be dampening demand for home purchases but are crimping refinance volume.
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New Home Sales Take a Hit as Builders Grapple With Big Delays and Bigger Costs
Sales of newly built homes fell more than expected in February, as builders faced higher costs and persistent delays.
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3D-Printed Housing Developments Suddenly Take Off – Here's What They Look Like
3D-printed real estate is suddenly taking off, as printed communities go on the market and more are announced.
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Existing Home Sales Fell Sharply in February, as Supply Dropped by the Largest Amount on Record
The supply of homes for sale fell 29.5% year over year, the largest annual decline ever, to 1.03 million homes.
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Mortgage Rates Just Moved Sharply Higher, But Homebuyer Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever
Mortgage rates bounced sharply higher again this week, making homebuying even more expensive at the start of the all-important spring market.
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Mortgage Refinance Demand Tanks 39% as Rates Continue to Climb
Higher mortgage rates are cutting into demand for refinances, as fewer and fewer borrowers can now get worthwhile savings.
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Homebuilder Confidence Drops as Interest Rates and Lumber Prices Rise
A monthly index measuring builder confidence in the single-family housing market fell, as homebuilders face rising interest rates and rising material costs.
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The Housing Market Stands at a Tipping Point After a Stunningly Successful Year During the Pandemic
Lower demand and weaker affordability could cause a significant slowdown in home sales and stop the steep rise in home prices.
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Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 43% From a Year Ago, as Higher Interest Rates Take Their Toll on Borrowers
The recent sharp rise in interest rates is now taking a toll on mortgage refinance demand, as the number of borrowers who could benefit shrinks.
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The Spring Housing Market Just Lost More Than 200,000 New Listings
The spring housing market is shaping up to be the leanest and most competitive ever.
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Mortgage Application Demand Stalls as Interest Rates Surge to Highest Level Since July
Mortgage interest rates rose at the fastest pace last week in over a year, throwing cold water on already cooling demand.
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Real Estate Title Firm Doma, Backed by Lennar, to Go Public in Deal With SPAC
Doma has agreed to combine with Capitol Investment Corp. V, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.