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Mortgage rates retreated slightly after reaching July highs, influenced by hopeful news on the Middle East conflict. April saw a slight rise in previously owned home sales, with the median price at $417,700, up 1% year-over-year. Inventory remains tight nationally at a 4.4-month supply, impacting the Los Angeles housing market's dynamics this week.

This week, rising oil prices contributed to higher inflation, with the Consumer Price Index jumping 0.6% in April and reaching 3.8% annually—the highest since May 2023. Mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels of the year, impacting the Los Angeles residential real estate market as housing costs remain a key inflation driver.

Mortgage markets showed volatility this week amid mixed news about the Middle East conflict, with mortgage rates ending slightly lower. The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, surpassing forecasts and supporting market stability. Wage growth remained modest, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.