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"You can’t buy what’s not for sale, even if your buying power says you can afford it,” notes First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the latest potential existing-home sales report.

Rise in sales found in the luxury market, with first-time buyers still struggling to find affordable starter homes as options.

After a slight rise last week, mortgage rates have plateaued as a shift in inventory and pricing is offering more choices for buyers, along with more approachable prices.

The introduction of the DASH Act seeks to level the housing playing field for all through a series of initiatives including the issuance of housing vouchers and tax credits.

After a slight uptick last week, mortgage application volume fell this week, as rates began to rise and fear over rising COIVD cases overshadowed strong jobs reports.

Proposed rules set forth by the FHFA target housing obstacles faced by low-income and rural areas, minority communities, and other underserved populations.

After nearly a year of surging activity, interest in vacation and second homes has tailed off for the second consecutive month, falling 21% YoY in July.

High prices, seller expectations, and multiple offers are forcing more buyers to reconsider, as RE/MAX found housing supply grew in July along with demand.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has found that affordability has declined for five consecutive months, with the supply of available homes nationwide plummeting to just one month amid continued high demand.

Rates remained below 3% but leapt this week following a strong U.S. jobs report and strong growth in the economic sector.