Pending Home Sales Rise 2.4% in February—but the Coronavirus Outbreak Will Slow Real-Estate Activity for Months to Come

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Before the coronavirus outbreak worsened in the U.S., every region in the country saw gains in contract signings for home purchases.

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New-Home Construction Slipped in February—Before the Coronavirus Even Became a Major Concern in the U.S.

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Weather has had a big impact on housing starts activity in recent months, but the COVID-19 outbreak will soon start affecting the U.S. real-estate market.

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New-Home Construction Slipped in February—Before the Coronavirus Even Became a Major Concern in the U.S.

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Weather has had a big impact on housing starts activity in recent months, but the COVID-19 outbreak will soon start affecting the U.S. real-estate market.

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Mortgage Rates Fall to Three-Year Low Amid Coronavirus Fears—Here’s Why They May Not Hit an All-Time Low

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Mortgage rates usually follow the direction of the 10-year Treasury note’s yield, which dropped to the lowest level ever recorded as more cases of COVID-19 emerged outside China.

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