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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

Foreigners riding the U.S. real estate market up by Rachel.Norvell
International home buyers fill a void left by Americans facing borrowing hurdles.
Rate snapshot: US stock sell-off hits European, Asian markets by MPA
Yesterday's massive selling in US stocks has hit European and Asian markets, which are both weaker this morning, and export prices are down further than projected. This and more in today's rate snapshot
Why borrowers will still have trouble getting a mortgage for at least 3 more years by Rachel.Norvell
New study predicts that’s how long it will take for Congress to decide the fate of Fannie and Freddie

Rate snapshot: Mortgage apps up, stocks fall hard by MPA
Mortgage applications increased 3.8% last week, but the Dow is still trying to recover from yesterday's 272-point plummet. This and more in today's rate snapshot
Are borrowers still struggling with new loans? by Rachel.Norvell
A new report shows the average mortgage age has reached its highest level ever
Rate snapshot: Interest rates improving, stocks open lower by MPA
Interest rates continued to improve this morning with early trading in stock indexes aiming for a lower open. This and more in today's rate snapshot

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