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A recent Home Price NSA Index revealed a 5.8-percent jump over a year prior, marking its highest point in 30 months.

With rising interest rates, the average loan amount decreased between December and January.

Reports show a healthy demand for homes, but higher prices may be reducing sales.

The Northwest experienced some of the highest appreciation rates in 2016, with Seattle; Portland, Oregon; and Denver all experiencing home price appreciation rates of 10 percent or higher in 2016. See what other areas had a strong 2016.

Borrower satisfaction is down, but should regain momentum; more processors offered incentives by lenders.

Higher interest rates have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider buying a smaller home or a home in a less affluent neighborhood.

The recently confirmed Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, announced his ambitious goals for a U.S. tax-code overhaul by August on Thursday and also addressed the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Instead of choosing candidates with backgrounds in economics, his choices will come from the banking and financial sectors.

Both Citigroup and Bank of America recently released the 2016 earnings for their CEOs—with one receiving a compensation cut, while the other saw a boost thanks to a profitable year.

RE/MAX tracked new records for home sales in January, even as it found fewer homes listed and inventory on the decline.