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Market & Mortgage
The Great Regional Divide: Boomtowns Cool Down While the Midwest Heats Up
High mortgage rates are finally slowing the national housing market, but the big-picture numbers hide a bizarre reality on the ground.
Market & Mortgage
The New Housing Law vs. The Summer Slump
Washington just passed a massive law to fix the housing shortage. But right now, buyers are stuck sweating out record prices and stubborn mortgage rates.
Market & Mortgage
Washington Finally Puts a Leash on Wall Street Homebuyers
A sweeping new federal housing law quietly took effect at midnight. The goal? Tipping the scales back toward regular buyers.