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Mortgage rates are down today with some of the credit being given to the current political climate in Washington D.C. More, here.

Last year, millennials became the largest generation. Forbes has a piece on why widely-held skepticism in the stock market is making real estate their investment of choice. More, here. 

Conor Dougherty, writing for the New York Times, explores the recent trend of homeowners remaining in their houses for longer periods. More, here.

Realtor.com has an article, based on information from a survey by Loan Depot, detailing the top mortgage fears shared by homebuyers. More, here.

As the Spring real estate market picks up, more buyers are entering the market. Mortgage applications are up 2%, according to a new report on CNBC. More, here.

Realtor.com shares a list of the ten cities that have rebounded best after the crash. More, here.

Mortgage rates have been fluctuating for some weeks, but have steadied out for the moment. More, here.

Being self-employed can sometimes present challenges when applying for a mortgage. Nav.com has an up-to-date checklist of requirements for getting approved. More, here.

This is mostly applicable to urban areas, but the managing director of Menlo Ventures, Venky Ganesan predicts some dramatic changes as self-driving cars become more prevalent. More, here.

Lauren Lyons Cole has a piece on the Consumer Reports site with tips to avoid being saddled with a mortgage you can't afford. More, here.