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It's almost 9 p.m. on a Wednesday in November, and Robert Reffkin is working the phones.

The housing market is thawing as an increasing number of 'mortgage lock' homes go up for sale, JPMorgan says

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Fitch Ratings found that homes in 91% of US metro areas were overvalued in the third quarter.
Fitch Ratings found that homes in 91% of US metro areas were overvalued in the third quarter.

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A housing market rebound may finally be underway

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The housing market appears to be starting to loosen.

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Why June is the best time to sell your home

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The number of home sales per real estate agent is at its lowest level in over a decade

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The number of home sales per real estate agent is at its lowest level in decades
The number of home sales per real estate agent is at its lowest level in decades.

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Spring home buying season is near. Real estate pros say this year's rush could push prices up 5% after a weak 2023.

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American's housing shortage won't be solved for years to come

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2024 will be a strong year for new construction, but not enough still to to fix the inventory shortage.

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The housing market capped off its worst year of sales since 1995. Here's how affordability, inventory, and demographics have changed in 3 decades.

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The housing market of 2023 differed dramatically from that of 1995.

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Mortgage rates will dip below 6% this year amid a stronger housing-market rebound, Fannie Mae says

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The housing market is starting to unfreeze.
The housing market is starting to unfreeze.

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The housing market in 2023 saw its worst year of sales in 29 years

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The US housing market saw its lowest year of sales in 2023 since 1995. Mortgage rates soared last year as the Fed kept up its fight against inflation.

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