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Rising mortgage rates cause surge in demand for riskier loans
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CNBC
May 20
Rising mortgage rates cause surge in demand for riskier loans
Mortgage rates continued to rise last week, causing more borrowers to head to adjustable-rate loans, which are cheaper but considered riskier.
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Lowe's maintains annual forecasts amid challenging US housing market
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Reuters
May 20
Lowe's maintains annual forecasts amid challenging US housing market
Lowe's on Wednesday backed ​its annual forecasts, joining larger rival Home Depot in ‌flagging a challenging U.S. housing market as cautious households push back big-ticket do-it-yourself projects.
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Asheville 2026 home market may be changed by war in Iran, experts say
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Asheville Citizen-Times
May 20
Asheville 2026 home market may be changed by war in Iran, experts say
Balancing out, Asheville's housing market saw median home prices dip and days on market increase in early 2026. But war in Iran could change things.
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Lesley Collins
May 19
Kevelyn Guzman on leadership, growth and navigating change
Kevelyn Guzman, 2024 Woman of Influence and Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, shares leadership insights on trusting your instincts, navigating uncertainty and supporting agents thro
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Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July
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CNBC
May 19
Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July
Mortgage rates continued to move higher Tuesday on uncertainty over the war with Iran. They are at the highest level since last July.
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Neil Pierson
May 19
Can the housing market weather the storm as mortgage rates climb past 6.7%?
HousingWire Data shows 30-year conforming rates at 6.77%, FHA at 6.33% and jumbo at 6.89% as the 10-year yield rises amid Iran conflict.
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Pending Homes Sales See 1.4% Bump in April
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U.S. News & World Report
May 19
Pending Homes Sales See 1.4% Bump in April
The report from the National Association of Realtors suggests a slight thawing in the housing market this spring.
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Home Depot Reports Stronger Sales As Smaller Home Projects Offset Renovation Pullback
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International Business Times
May 19
Home Depot Reports Stronger Sales As Smaller Home Projects Offset Renovation Pullback
Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting nearly 5% sales growth during a quarter marked by economic uncertainty, elevated mortgage rates and geopolitical tensions.
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Rocket and Redfin Launch New Homebuyer Savings Program Worth Up to $20,000 (RKT)
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Fiona Craig
May 19
Rocket and Redfin Launch New Homebuyer Savings Program Worth Up to $20,000 (RKT)
Rocket Companies is expanding efforts to improve housing affordability through integrated mortgage and brokerage incentives. Key Investor TakeawaysRocket...
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The ‘balcony inspection’ law’s impact on L.A.’s lagging condo market
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Los Angeles Times
May 19
The ‘balcony inspection’ law’s impact on L.A.’s lagging condo market
'Thoughtful adjustments to implementation of SB 326 and communication with lenders could help restore balance to this segment of the housing market,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, May 19: Still Trending Higher
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NerdWallet
May 19
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, May 19: Still Trending Higher
Mortgage rates went up eight basis points today as markets react to tensions in Iran.
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This burnt-out 3-bedroom in Torrance sold for over $1 million. Welcome to California's housing market
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Los Angeles Times
May 19
This burnt-out 3-bedroom in Torrance sold for over $1 million. Welcome to California's housing market
Your morning catch-up: Housing market woes, a shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center and more big stories
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