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For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates have dropped below the 3% mark, signaling a strong finish for the purchase and refi markets to close out 2021.

Despite pessimism regarding the U.S. economy, and a predicted rise in rates, a new GSE poll found homebuyer sentiment on the rise in October.

The days of rates in the 3% range may be numbered, as yesterday’s actions by the Fed to begin tapering may put upward pressure on rates moving forward.

After two months of declines, pending home sales found their way onto the path to recovery at the end of Q3 2021.

The Census Bureau and HUD have found new home sales slowing in July, rising slightly over June’s totals, and limited by multiple supply-side headwinds.

Through a partnership with SimpleNexus’ homeownership platform, Docutech technology reportedly will benefit more borrowers, loan officers, and lenders.

Supply concerns continue to overshadow low rates, as a new CoreLogic report will examine the path home prices took to close out Q2.

April brought month-over-month declines in housing starts, as demand continued to drive builder confidence.

Nationally, house-buying power continues to outpace nominal house price appreciation, researchers say, resulting in some improvement in affordability relative to one year ago. This new report breaks it down locally.

A new report spotlights summer trends and continuing challenges on the housing supply front. Click through for all the details.