These times have been hard on nearly every real estate business. But different parts of the country report unique challenges and business approaches, as illustrated…
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After spiking following the June 27 presidential debate, mortgage rates are trending down again on mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates…
Mortgage rates are on the rebound despite encouraging inflation data, as Fed policymakers warn “higher for longer” rate strategy will remain in place until they…
Two years ago, nine out of 10 mortgages had rates below 5 percent. Today, there are 5.8 million fewer sub-5 percent mortgages in the market…
Investors weigh the potential for higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration, and an extension of 2017 tax cuts to fuel inflation under a second Trump…
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56 percent in May, getting closer to the Fed’s 2 percent target for the 2nd month in…
“The U.S. housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon,” economists at Bank of America Global Research say…
Mortgage rates have been on the decline since late April, as closely watched data releases suggest the economy is cooling and that the Fed may…
Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a strong market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose…