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Slowing House Price Appreciation Expected to Continue

Having slowed from recent peaks, house price appreciation in all top 50 markets analyzed in the latest study from First American revealed the housing market is adjusting to the decline in affordability as the hot pandemic sellers’ market transitions in favor of homebuyers.

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Where the Grass Is Greener

Why is it getting harder to keep good mortgage loan officers? Brian Miller of Planet Home Lending discusses five keys to retaining that talent.

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Breaking Down Q3 2022’s Mortgage Market Opportunities Report

The latest data from Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang underscores the opportunity to revisit prospects previously turned down for credit-related reasons, giving lenders the opportunity to offer timely advice and tailored financial solutions to those with newly improved credit scores.

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Study Finds More Than Half of U.S. Considering a Move

The latest market analysis from CraftJack reveals that the number one reason Americans move is for a job, but many are seeking a lower cost of living and a warmer climate. Click through to learn which states Americans are most moving to and from, as well as why the cost of moving is deterring so many homebuyers.

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Mortgage Rates Creep Toward 7% Mark

Mortgage rates continue to force down application volume, with Freddie Mac reporting rates moving slightly upward yet again this week, adversely impacting the housing market as demand dwindles.

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Inventory Two-Step: New For-Sale Listings Continue to Drop

According to Zillow's latest market report, inventory levels are up 3% from 2021, leaving more options for buyers and more competitive pressure on sellers. However, new for-sale listings saw an 11.4% drop from August, marking the third straight month of double-digit declines.

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Rates Draining Homebuyer Purchasing Power

Continued economic instability and inflationary concerns forced more potential homebuyers to pull back from the market in September, as the MBA reported builder applications fell by 7% over August 2022’s data.

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