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Mortgage rates rose slightly this week to 2.88%, still below 3%, with prospective homebuyers snatching up all available inventory.

Researchers predict 2021’s most buyer friendly days, where they expect new listings to shoot up almost 18%.

Freddie Mac reports mortgage rates leveling off as COVID variants have led to weaker employment, a drop-off in spending, and declining consumer confidence.

Purchase apps have slid week-over-week, while the demand for refis has leveled off, as August saw a boost in the supply of homes nationwide.

A new study has found that lower land and labor costs, combined with a reduction in regulatory red tape in the suburbs has made it more appealing to build in these communities nationwide.

Freddie Mac reports that rates are stabilizing, along with a modest improvement in the nation’s housing supply, as more homebuyers are poised to take advantage of these still-record-low rates.

Housing inventory was strong in August, experiencing its highest share in volume in 21 months according to a new report.

While still below the 3% range, the window of opportunity for refis remains wide open; however, high asking prices are turning many away from the purchase market despite the record low rates.

The average monthly cost to lease a house has shot up almost 10% nationwide, meaning more Americans might want to consider homeownership, economists say.

The short supply of affordable homes is a growing concern for both builders and consumers, as real estate prices soar, demand continues to outpace supply, materials become more ...