•   Existing-Home Sales Flat Year Over Year Despite Inventory Gains  ,Matthew Graham

    Existing-Home Sales Flat Year Over Year Despite Inventory Gains

    Existing-home sales edged slightly higher in April, stabilizing after March’s decline as improving affordability and increased inventory provided modest support for buyers. Sales increased 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million , matching the pace seen one year ago. “Despite mixed

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  • Purchase Activity Lifts Mortgage Applications Despite Higher Rates,Matthew Graham

    Purchase Activity Lifts Mortgage Applications Despite Higher Rates

    Mortgage applications increased modestly last week, as stronger purchase activity more than offset a slight decline in refinances. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 1.7% increase in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending May 8. The gain was driven

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