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Regulators Lift 2026 HPML Appraisal Exemption Threshold to $34,200

The CPI‑W indexing drives this routine adjustment, affecting which higher‑priced mortgages trigger interior‑inspection appraisals.

U.S. Foreclosures Rise for Ninth Straight Month as November Filings Up 21%

Pending Home Sales Rebound 1.9% in October as Lower Rates Draw Buyers

U.S. Housing Tilts Toward Buyers as Unsold New Homes Hit 16-Year High

Only 28% of U.S. Homes Are Affordable for the Typical Household, Report Finds

US Existing Home Sales Rise Slightly as Prices Reach Record High

US Homebuilder Sentiment Slides to Lowest Level Since 2022