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Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, May 4: Rates on the Rise
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NerdWallet
May 4
Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, May 4: Rates on the Rise
Mortgage interest rates are on the way up as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz becomes more fraught.
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Single women fuel SW Florida homeowner growth in 'unaffordable' market
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Naples Daily News
May 4
Single women fuel SW Florida homeowner growth in 'unaffordable' market
Single women are helping quietly drive Southwest Florida housing market in Naples & Lee County, outpacing single men in homeownership despite low pay.
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The US is in a league of its own when it comes to its debt burden, as rating agencies bemoan ‘long
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NewsBreak
May 3
The US is in a league of its own when it comes to its debt burden, as rating agencies bemoan ‘long
America's debt just surpassed the size of its entire economy. That could mean higher mortgage rates, costlier loans, and government spending ever more sque
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US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further
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Fortune
May 3
US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further
America's debt is bigger than its entire economy. That could mean higher mortgage rates, costlier loans, and government spending ever more squeezed.
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What mortgage rates in 2026 mean for retirees
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USA TODAY
May 3
What mortgage rates in 2026 mean for retirees
If you're thinking of relocating or downsizing for retirement, low interest rates can really help you out.
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Mortgage spreads are the only thing keeping rates under 7%
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Logan Mohtashami
May 2
Mortgage spreads are the only thing keeping rates under 7%
If mortgage spreads were at the highest levels from 2023-2025 with the 10-year yield at this level, mortgage rates would be over 7%.
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2008 housing crash fears resurfaces — but can buyers really follow Dave Ramsey’s 25% mortgage rule in 2026?
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Sanchari Ghosh
May 2
2008 housing crash fears resurfaces — but can buyers really follow Dave Ramsey’s 25% mortgage rule in 2026?
Concerns about a housing market crash are growing among Americans as mortgage rates rise and inflation increases. Financial experts recommend keeping housing costs below 25% of income, though this is
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Are mortgage rates heading up again?
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Salt Lake City Deseret News
May 1
Are mortgage rates heading up again?
Some ‘moderately big increases’ seen this week amid Iran war news
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Brooklee Han
May 1
Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update
Court filings revived DeYoung and Zea claims, Hardy heads to appeal and Batton plaintiffs continue to attempt to block Tuccori settlements.
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HousingWire Automation
May 1
AD Mortgage broker survey finds rising AI use and training gaps
In an AD Mortgage survey of 250-plus brokers, 55% use AI regularly and training satisfaction averaged 6.49 out of 10.
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Darryl Davis
May 1
Darryl Davis: Why your pricing talk is not landing with real estate sellers anymore
The article argues sellers come in anchored to online estimates, so agents need diagnosis, not scripts, plus 3 pricing scenarios.
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Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation
May 1
Realtracs expands with national brokerage listings from United and Compass International Holdings
Realtracs will ingest all active Compass International Holdings listings and add United Real Estate feeds, extending an MLS used by 19,000 plus pros across six states.
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