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Jobless Claims Rise, Mortgage Apps Jump, and Pending Home Sales Beat Expectations

April 23, 2026 · 11:34

In this episode of Real Estate Jerky Daily , Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly break down the latest jobless claims numbers, continued tension around the Strait of Hormuz , and what all of it means for mortgage rates. They also cover Freddie Mac's lower 30-year rate reading , stronger mortgage application volume , and a better-than-expected pending home sales report. The episode also dives into California's long-running housing shortage, why more units still have not solved affordability, and why Stanislaus County activity suggests buyers are still moving even in a noisy market.

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