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Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:Conforming Loan Limits for 2026The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the conforming loan limit for mortgages for one-unit properties will be $832,750. This is a $26,250 increase (3.26%) from 2025.For...
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NAR Forecasts a Busy 2026According to National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026. However, prices are expected to rise as well.Buyers looking for improved prices are advised to...
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Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:The Fed Cut Rates...So Why Did Mortgage Rates Go Up?In late October, the Federal Reserve announced another rate cut which was the second of 2025. However, mortgage rates didn't go down...they went up. This confused more...
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Home Values Buck the Competition in WyomingWhile most states are still seeing modest increases in residential property values, a few states are leaving the rest in the dust.A Cinch Home Services' analysis of home price data found that Wyoming homeowners enjoyed the...
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Buyers Snag the Biggest Fall Discounts Since 2019Last month, several major housing market metrics dropped to their lowest levels since 2019.Just 25% of homes that sold went for more than their final list price. This is down from 28.5% during September 2024.A typical...
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Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:Buyers Keep Buying During ShutdownWhile some Americans are changing their shopping plans because of the ongoing government shutdown, most are moving forward with big-ticket purchases like homes and new vehicles.A new...
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Starter Home Sales Hotter During AugustWhile property prices continue to edge up, this didn't deter first-time buyers earlier this year. During August 2025, the typical U.S. starter home sold for a record median price of $260,508, rising 2.2% from a year earlier.Sales...
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How Government Shutdowns May Affect Your ClientsAs of 8:00 pm EST, September 30th, a government shutdown of federal agencies has taken place. Here's how it may affect your clients, especially those whose home financing is currently being processed.Clients applying for...
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The Fed Cut Interest Rates...So Why Did Mortgage Rates Go Up?Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark lending rate to 4.00%-4.25%. While this resulted in record-high stock market numbers, mortgage lending rates didn't join the celebration.This is...
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Mortgage Rates Drop to a Three-Year LowMortgage rates dropped sharply earlier this week, with the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropping to 6.13%. This is the lowest since late 2022."The overall set-up is reminiscent of September 2024 when rates were...
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