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Fannie Mae reports mortgage rates have risen once again, further widening the gap many prospective buyers are attempting to overcome to attain the American Dream.

Eco-friendly solar panels and energy-efficient appliances top the list of green features desired by buyers as sustainability plays a growing role in purchasing decisions.

Following a drop in existing-home sales in March, new home sales fell 8.6% below February rate amid rising rates and inflationary concerns.

The spring is generally a prime season for house buying, however the recent upswing in mortgage rates has caused some volatility in demand.

The rise in interest rates and inflationary pressure have taken a toll on home purchases, as the sale of existing homes continues to slide.

MReport looked through the eyes of five on the front lines of the industry’s diversity and inclusion efforts to analyze what’s working, what’s not working, and what else can be done to diversify the mortgage space.

Limited inventory and high demand continue to push the number of pending home sales downward, with contract signings down across all regions month-over-month, except for the Northeast.

MReport takes a closer look at the ripple effects caused by supply chain issues on the housing market, and when we can target a return to the days of a normal supply of housing inventory.

While pending home sales in the west rose, the other three major regions experienced declines.

Black Americans were found to be less well off than their peers of other colors in a number of areas.