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Housing Sentiment Hits Highest Level in Nearly Two Years: Fannie Mae

The increase in housing sentiment was attributed to improving optimism among home sellers. The housing sentiment increased slightly in February ahead of the spring home-buying season, hitting the highest levels recorded in nearly two years, according to Fannie Mae.

Mortgage Rates Drop After Climbing for Four Weeks, Demand Surges 11%

Mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed-rate loan fell 0.06 percentage points in the week ending March 7.

Over 30% of Home Buyers and Sellers Don’t Know They Can Negotiate Real Estate Commissions: Report

Among buyers and sellers who did negotiate the commission with their agents, 64% said they successfully reduced the fees.