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Housing Market Snapshot: The Year Ahead

The National Association of Realtors' latest forecast predicts a modest bump in existing-home sales while annual median home prices should remain relatively flat—something that bodes well for affordability.

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Are Renters Finally Catching a Break?

While a recent apartment construction boom offered U.S. renters more options to choose from, an increasing number of buildings to choose from caused the rental vacancy rate to rise in Q3, according to a new Redfin report.

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Eyes on the Horizon

As we approach a new year, MortgagePoint took the temperature of industry experts to see what lies ahead for a market that trudged through 2023 hampered by the convergence of rates reaching 20-year highs, a shortage of housing inventory, and inflated home values.

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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Moving Into the New Year

For the third meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee chose to hold rates steady based on current market conditions and future predictions. Click through to find out the current interest rate and read a brief history of rate hikes since the pandemic began, as well as commentary from relevant economists and sources.

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HUD Recaps Homeownership Achievements

Taking a look back at the significant milestones it has achieved, HUD continues to focus on expanding access to homeownership, supporting home retention, and addressing racial bias nationwide.

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