Waning demand cools home price growth in August

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Mortgage rates rose for the third straight day on Tuesday with the average top-tier 30yr fixed rate moving up a modest 0.02% to 6.75%. Notably, the bond market was actually in slightly better shape compared to yesterday–something that would normally be good news for rates. So what’s the catch? As is often the case when…

Total mortgage application volume fell 2.7% for the week ending September 4, as the 30-year fixed rate climbed to its highest point since June 2025. That drove a notable shift toward adjustable-rate products among cost-sensitive borrowers, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Mortgage rates moved higher last week, driven by ongoing…

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