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The Associated Press
Aug 8
America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June.
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Fortune
Aug 8
Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug 8
Luxury homes are getting more expensive in the Philly area, but they’re still selling fast
Communities on the Main Line and down the Shore were among the top luxury zip codes in the Mid-Atlantic this spring. In the Philly area, the luxury housing market is outpacing the market overall.
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Fortune
Aug 8
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
See Monday’s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
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EUROPE SAYS
Aug 8
UK house prices flatline as mortgage rates climb amid economic uncertainty
The Bank of England kept rates steady last week, but cautioned that inflation is expected to pick up later this year.
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Baltimore News
Aug 7
The housing market has cooled. Why aren't homes getting cheaper?
Americans are facing a challenging environment to break into homeownership with stubborn inflation and elevated home prices pricing many buyers out.
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HousingWire Automation
Aug 7
Trump reportedly renews bid to oust Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is moving forward with a renewed attempt to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.
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Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation
Aug 7
UWM downgraded by Fitch after Q2 loss, Oaktree deal
Fitch Ratings downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) to B+ from BB-, citing a sharp increase in leverage driven by second-quarter losses and higher borrowin
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Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation
Aug 7
Longbridge originations jump 38%, propelling Ellington to $54.4M profit
Ellington Financial Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders of $54.4 million, driven by strong loan credit performance and growing reverse mortgage
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HousingWire Automation
Aug 7
Achieve closes $261.5 million HELOC securitization
Achieve has closed a $261.5 million securitization of newly originated home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), its first of 2026 and ninth overall.
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FOX 9
Aug 7
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
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EUROPE SAYS
Aug 7
listings in the housing market and steady economic growth in Wilmington
Kelly Kenoyer: I'm here with Mouhcine Guettabi, the regional economist for UNCW. Thank you for joining us.
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