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Where are the hottest housing markets in the U.S.?

Where are the hottest housing markets in the U.S.?

Large housing markets across the country are seeing sales and prices increase. Here’s where things are going up and how you can compete.

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Mortgage demand rises to take advantage of lower rates

Mortgage demand rises to take advantage of lower rates

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest level since 2022

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest level since 2022

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What did pending home sales look like in January?

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What did existing home sales look like in January?

What is the current rate of homeownership in the U.S.?

What is the current rate of homeownership in the U.S.?

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What happened to home prices in Q4 2025?

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Fed holds interest rates steady after the first meeting this year

How is the current geopolitical situation impacting mortgage rates?

How is the current geopolitical situation impacting mortgage rates?

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What did pending home sales look like in December?

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What did existing-home sales look like in December?

Mortgage interest rates fall to 3-year low

Mortgage interest rates fall to 3-year low

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How does Rate's Digital Mortgage experience speed up the process?

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