2 reasons why the South will stay the hottest housing market in the US

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Attorney-opinion letters could save homebuyers thousands of dollars in closing costs.

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Real estate stocks plunge as NAR agrees to landmark settlement that rewrites rules on commissions

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The NAR agreed to a groundbreaking settlement on Friday.

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The housing market's inventory crisis is finally easing

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A huge wave of housing inventory hit the market in February as the 'lock-in' effect eases

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How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the housing market

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Many homeowners are reluctant to lose cheap mortgage rates by moving house.

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Biden wants to make it easier for people to buy their first home. But there aren't enough houses.

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The housing market may finally be thawing as mortgage rates and housing inventory improve

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The tight housing market may finally be showing signs of easing.

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Why June is the best time to sell your home

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Americans are paying nearly as much interest on credit cards and other debt as they are on their mortgages

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Non-mortgage interest payments have jumped.

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The mortgage 'lock-in' effect is here to stay and home prices won't fall for years to come, research firm says

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The lock-in effect isn't going away as inventory remains tight and demand returns.

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