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Economy Aug 14

Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest level since October

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Economy Mar 06

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Mortgage rates have eased. Here’s why it could still be tough for many to afford a home

The same factors that have pulled mortgage rates to their lowest level since December — signs that the U.S. economy is slowing and uncertainty over the potential fallout from the Trump administration's tariffs on imports — are clouding the outlook…

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Economy Feb 20

For Sale Sign in Front Yard of House. File Photo provided by Getty Images
What experts are forecasting for renters and homebuyers this year

Stubbornly high mortgage rates, rising rents and a lack of affordable housing have contributed to fewer home sales and rising homelessness for the past three years. 2025 might not look much different, experts say.

By Kenichi Serino

Economy Jan 24

Homes for sale in Washington
2024 U.S. home sales fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years as prices and mortgages soared

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing U.S. home sales totaled 4.06 million last year, a 0.7% decline from 2023.

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Economy Oct 25

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year mortgage dropped to 3.60% from 3.75% last week. A year ago the rate stood at 4.59%. Photo by REUTERS/Steve Dipaola
Trump allies hope a win means changes to the mortgage system. Opponents warn it will cost consumers

If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Jul 23

June home sales fell to slowest pace since December amid high mortgage rates, home prices

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Home sales fell again, but housing prices climbed for the 12th month in a row.

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Feb 22

Wall Street sees a solid 2024 ahead for homebuilders, though mortgage rates remain a wildcard

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Housing market trends are shaping up in favor of a solid 2024 for U.S. homebuilders — as long as mortgage rates don't jump back to the highs they hit late last year.

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Dec 21

Homebuilders step up construction of single-family homes as 30-year mortgage rate eases below 7 percent

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Homebuilders are stepping up construction of single-family homes following a steady decline in mortgage rates and broad expectation among economists that home loan borrowing costs will ease further next year.

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Oct 05

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches 7.49 percent, highest level in over two decades

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

The cost of financing a home surged again this week, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers.

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Aug 17

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News Wrap: Tens of thousands flee as wildfire spreads in Canada’s Northwest Territories

In our news wrap Thursday, a mass evacuation is underway in Yellowknife, Canada, as a wildfire burns about 10 miles away, survivors on Maui spent another day picking up the pieces a week after fires devastated parts of the island…

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