The American housing market showed some unexpected muscle this March, as contract signings for existing homes climbed 1.5% despite the headwind of higher mortgage rates. Data released Tuesday by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reveals a tug-of-war between rising costs and a deep-seated desire for homeownership, with the monthly bump suggesting that many buyers […] Spring Fever Hits Housing As Buyers Brush Off Rate Hikes ...read more read less