The number of mortgage applications for home purchase jumped earlier this year, but those buyers came up against the tightest market conditions for 40-years. Increased competition for homes crowded out cash buyers, which helps to explain the growing gap between mortgage applications and home sales. With inventory levels set to remain low, existing home sales will see little growth over the next year.
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