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The contract rate for the 30-year loan fell to 6.44% in the week ending Aug. 23, marking the lowest level recorded since April 2023. 
The Fed Is Expected To Cut Interest Rates on September 18, Mortgage Rates May Fall as a Result: Report
The Fed could make a quarter-point or a half-point cut on their interest rates during their next meeting. 
5 US Housing Markets Where Buyers Have the Most and Least Power: Report
Housing markets where buyers have the most buying power have a growing number of homes for sale and decelerating price growths. 
Home Prices Posts an Annual Gain of 5.4%, Marking the Most ‘Unaffordable Housing Market’ in US History
The index tracking home prices in the 20 largest metro areas in the US also posted gains of 0.4% from May. 
US Monthly Mortgage Payments Fell to $2,500, Declining for the First Time Since 2020
Mortgage payments fell after contract rates declined to 6.46% in the week ending Aug. 22. The median monthly mortgage payments in the United States fell to just over $2,500, marking the lowest level recorded in four years. 
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against RealPage for Allegedly Helping Artificially Inflate US Rent Prices
The civil lawsuit accused the software of developing an algorithm that facilitated a price-fixing scheme and decreased competition among landlords. 
5 Best Real Estate Markets in the US in 2024: Analysis
The study analyzed each city across 17 metrics such as living costs and job growth to determine the best housing markets in the US. 
Shaquille O’Neal Sells 5,200-Square-Foot Texas Mansion for $1.7 Million After Listing Just a Month Ago
The final sale price was not disclosed, but the listing had an asking price of $1,695,000. Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has found a buyer for his Texas mansion, selling it for $1. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips To Lowest Average Since 2023; Existing-Home Sales Rise
The average contract rate for a 30-year mortgage in the week ending Aug. 22 was 0.77% lower compared to the same week in 2023. 
Buyers are Now Required to Negotiate Real Estate Agent Fees, Broker Commissions Upfront
The changes are part of a $418 million court settlement involving the National Association of Relators (NAR).
