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Bidding wars and record high price tags did not slow pending home sales over the past month, as record-low mortgage rates are still luring buyers into the market.

Even with evidence of greater income than the general population, a "surprisingly low" percentage of the AAPI community own houses, researchers say.

Buyer demand, coupled with a lack of inventory, continues to apply pressure on home prices—which are predicted to remain at double-digit increases through Q3.

Continued low inventory and increasing affordability issues remain obstacles in a market experiencing continued low rates, as NAR issues key data gauging the course of the market to wrap up Q2.

For the first time in 10 weeks, mortgage rates have risen above the 3% mark, with forecasters projecting a gradual rise in rates to close out 2021.

Freddie Mac has found that rates are on the slide for the second consecutive week, dipping further below the 3% mark.

In its most recent edition, DS5: Inside the Industry talks to Kevin Palmer, SVP of Single-Family Portfolio Management for Freddie Mac about the ever-expanding role of technology in supporting borrowers and more.

With the U.S. economy on the rise, mortgage rates slipped further below the 3% mark, but high prices and short supply continue to force down application volume.

Brian Montgomery named to the board of directors of MI provider after two tenures as HUD Deputy Secretary and head of the FHA.

This Wednesday, the 2021 Government Forum, a one-day virtual event from The Five Star Institute, will bring together representatives from government and the mortgage space for an open forum to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.