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Housing starts surge to highest level since December 2024

New residential construction in the US rose in March to the highest level in more than a year as homebuilders boosted production despite ongoing affordability concerns. Processing Content Housing starts increased 10.8% to an annual pace of 1.5 million homes in March, the highest since December 2024, according to figures released Wednesday by the Census […]

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Mortgage vet: 2026 will be ‘a very tough year’

After rising mortgage rates dampened the start to a once promising spring homebuying season, industry veteran Brain Hale expects struggles to continue throughout the rest of the year, and possibly into 2027. Processing Content Mergers and acquisitions have increased as a result, with notable moves including Rocket’s purchase of Mr. Cooper and Redfin, CrossCountry’s acquisition

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