Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now accept credit scores built on rent and utility payment data
New airstrikes on Iran pushed oil and mortgage rates higher this week
Real estate agents' buyer and seller pipelines recovered a bit after bottoming out in July. But revenue outlooks, if anything, have worsened
Real estate sentiment continued to worsen in July. And this time, it was sparked by on-the-ground interactions with clients
Talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have calmed some corners of the financial sector
Closed sales hit a near 4-year high, but pending contracts went nearly flat as rates climbed
Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents see a tough path ahead
The GSE's latest outlook pins the 30-year fixed at 6.3% through year-end
Demand is outpacing supply as pending sales climb in all but 3 major metros
Affordability gains drove a modest April increase as consumer confidence hit historic lows
The economic shocks are compounding. The housing market is paying the price
Pending sales post biggest annual gain in 6 weeks as inventory grows and days on market tick up
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A new Coldwell Banker survey points to early signs the lock-in effect is loosening
VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac