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Fed announces rate-hike decision by Ryan Smith
The Fed made the announcement following a meeting of its governing body
Inventory is up, but fewer homes are affordable by Ryan Smith
With builders concentrating on luxury homes, fewer and fewer houses are affordable even as inventory rises

No housing boom this year -- bank honcho by Ryan Smith
The head of the nation's largest mortgage lender says that while mortgage demand is rising, there are too many stumbling blocks for a true housing boom this year.
Report: Fannie, Freddie would still need bailout in a new recession by Ryan Smith
Despite record profits, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would still need billions of dollars from the Treasury in the event of another housing meltdown
Low rates boost refis by Ryan Smith
Refis were up in the first quarter, the result of lower mortgage rates

Mortgage apps down, refis hit 8-month low by MPA
Mortgage applications dropped last week, while refis hit their lowest level since September
Fed won't raise rates yet, but hike could come later this year by Ryan Smith
The Fed's soft outlook on rate hikes means business as usual for mortgage rates -- but bond traders still expect rates to rise this year
Rates down heading into spring buying season by MPA
Fixed rates remained near 2015 lows this week, according to Freddie Mac

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