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Since May, interest rates have reached their highest level, and mortgage demand is showing signs of uncertainty.

Since May, interest rates have reached their highest level, and mortgage demand is showing signs of uncertainty.

Mortgage applications plummet due to rise in rates to July highs.

Mortgage applications plummet due to rise in rates to July highs.

Mortgage demand plummets by nearly 22% in 2024.

Mortgage demand plummets by nearly 22% in 2024.

The supply trend in the housing market is a cause for concern as we approach 2025.

The supply trend in the housing market is a cause for concern as we approach 2025.

Home sales in November exceeded predictions, fueled by decreasing mortgage costs.

Home sales in November exceeded predictions, fueled by decreasing mortgage costs.

American homeowners are utilizing space less efficiently than ever before.

American homeowners are utilizing space less efficiently than ever before.

For the first time in five weeks, mortgage demand decreases following an increase in interest rates.

For the first time in five weeks, mortgage demand decreases following an increase in interest rates.

The demand for mortgage refinancing increased by 27% as interest rates decreased for the third consecutive week.

The demand for mortgage refinancing increased by 27% as interest rates decreased for the third consecutive week.

The collapse of the Surfside condo in Florida is causing fallout for owners, leading to a potential "condo cliff."

The collapse of the Surfside condo in Florida is causing fallout for owners, leading to a potential "condo cliff."

Mortgage demand from homebuyers increased by 6% as interest rates reached their lowest point in over a month.

Mortgage demand from homebuyers increased by 6% as interest rates reached their lowest point in over a month.

Mortgage demand from homebuyers increases by 12% following the first drop in interest rates in two months.

Mortgage demand from homebuyers increases by 12% following the first drop in interest rates in two months.

This startup simplifies thrifting furniture for both individuals and large retailers like Pottery Barn.

This startup simplifies thrifting furniture for both individuals and large retailers like Pottery Barn.

Mortgage rates jumped in October, coinciding with a surge in home sales.

Mortgage rates jumped in October, coinciding with a surge in home sales.

Despite the increase in interest rates, weekly mortgage demand remained stable.

Despite the increase in interest rates, weekly mortgage demand remained stable.

Major Japanese buyers are driving a surge in homebuilder deal activity.

Major Japanese buyers are driving a surge in homebuilder deal activity.

Financial markets digest Trump presidency, causing mortgage demand to stall.

Financial markets digest Trump presidency, causing mortgage demand to stall.

Big rig electrification race: Tesla faces competition from this climate startup.

Big rig electrification race: Tesla faces competition from this climate startup.

On Trump's victory, housing stocks decline due to increased mortgage rates.

On Trump's victory, housing stocks decline due to increased mortgage rates.

Mortgage demand drops 11% due to rising interest rates

Mortgage demand drops 11% due to rising interest rates

An increasing number of homeowners are withdrawing cash from their properties.

An increasing number of homeowners are withdrawing cash from their properties.

Last month, pending home sales experienced an unexpected increase, however, home rates are now significantly higher.

Last month, pending home sales experienced an unexpected increase, however, home rates are now significantly higher.

As interest rates rise before the election, mortgage demand slows down.

As interest rates rise before the election, mortgage demand slows down.

Interest rates rise, causing mortgage demand to decrease to its lowest point since July.

Interest rates rise, causing mortgage demand to decrease to its lowest point since July.

Balloon-mounted, AI-powered cameras could expedite your insurance claim processing

Balloon-mounted, AI-powered cameras could expedite your insurance claim processing

Amazon is investing over $500 million in the development of small modular reactors.

Amazon is investing over $500 million in the development of small modular reactors.

Mortgage demand plummets 17% following the highest interest rate increase since August.

Mortgage demand plummets 17% following the highest interest rate increase since August.

Mortgage demand decreases due to rise in interest rates since August.

Mortgage demand decreases due to rise in interest rates since August.

One startup is revolutionizing the asphalt industry by reducing carbon emissions through the use of natural gas.

One startup is revolutionizing the asphalt industry by reducing carbon emissions through the use of natural gas.

Home listings on Zillow now include climate risk data amid increasing threats.

Home listings on Zillow now include climate risk data amid increasing threats.

After a stronger-than-expected jobs report, mortgage rates rise.

After a stronger-than-expected jobs report, mortgage rates rise.

Mortgage rates increase slightly, causing red-hot refinance demand to decrease.

Mortgage rates increase slightly, causing red-hot refinance demand to decrease.

Weekly mortgage refinance demand increases by 20%, fueling a surge in the mortgage refinance boom.

Weekly mortgage refinance demand increases by 20%, fueling a surge in the mortgage refinance boom.

Agriculture is becoming carbon-friendly with startups utilizing "rock dust."

Agriculture is becoming carbon-friendly with startups utilizing "rock dust."

Home sales in August decline unexpectedly, setting a new price record.

Home sales in August decline unexpectedly, setting a new price record.

Mortgage demand increases by 14% as interest rates reach a two-year low.

Mortgage demand increases by 14% as interest rates reach a two-year low.

One climate startup is employing AI technology to safeguard the power grid.

One climate startup is employing AI technology to safeguard the power grid.

Since February 2023, mortgage rates have reached their lowest point.

Since February 2023, mortgage rates have reached their lowest point.

In some cities, the increase in home listings is over 60%.

In some cities, the increase in home listings is over 60%.

The demand for mortgage refinancing has surged by 94% compared to the previous year, due to the decline in interest rates.

The demand for mortgage refinancing has surged by 94% compared to the previous year, due to the decline in interest rates.

Despite mortgage rates reaching their lowest point since April 2023, weekly mortgage demand remains unchanged.

Despite mortgage rates reaching their lowest point since April 2023, weekly mortgage demand remains unchanged.

This water treatment startup has already achieved unicorn status and has secured $225 million in VC funding.

This water treatment startup has already achieved unicorn status and has secured $225 million in VC funding.