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• Powell makes it clear: No rate cuts anytime soon Apr. 16th 2024
  Powell made statements that indicate there will be no rate cuts anytime soon because the economy and the labor market are too strong.

• As inflation heats up, mortgage rates also rise Apr. 16th 2024
  Even with more available homes for sale, higher borrowing costs are likely to limit sales growth

• Do housing starts show we’re going into a recession? Apr. 16th 2024
  Housing leads the U.S. economy into and out of a recession, as housing starts fall into a recession and rise when we are recovering.

• The new-home market is losing momentum Apr. 16th 2024
  Even with a drop in housing starts, the new-home market will likely continue to outperform the existing-home market over the near term.

• Coastal California metros were the priciest in March: Zillow Apr. 15th 2024
  Competition for listings is set to ramp up in May and June

• High mortgage rates are fueling strong inventory growth Apr. 15th 2024
  Higher mortgage rates have forced available inventory to climb all year. How will homebuyers and sellers react?

• Nevada governor urges Biden to act on affordable housing Apr. 15th 2024
  Joe Lombardo submitted a letter to President Biden asking for curbs to federal spending in addition to affordable housing action in the Silver State

• Builder sentiment stays put on the back of elevated mortgage rates Apr. 15th 2024
  NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz says he still expects rate cuts later this year

• Will a wider war in the Middle East push mortgage rates higher or lower? Apr. 13th 2024
  Mortgage rates rose last week after the CPI report. Now, with news of a wider war in the Middle East, should we expect even higher rates?

• Dream of homeownership feels unattainable to many Americans: Redfin Apr. 12th 2024
  The ongoing lack of housing affordability is prompting more renters to doubt their ability to become homeowners.