Federal Reserve in a ‘Wait-and-See’ Mode Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Uncertainty remains high, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the Fed’s focus on “separating the signal from the noise,”...
Economy
Employment Data Flashes Potential Warning Signs for Housing Demand
The latest jobs report for February 2025 came in under expectations, according to a release from the U.S. Bureau of...
Real Estate Economists Discuss How Tariffs Could Impact Homebuilders, Buyers
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, initially set to go into effect earlier this week on Tuesday,...
Inflation Remains Elevated Ahead of Fed’s March Meeting
Inflation remains elevated and consumer spending has tightened as all eyes are on the Fed’s favorite inflation measure ahead of...
Mortgage Mix: FHFA Nominee Bill Pulte Discusses GSEs, Possible Cuts at Confirmation Hearing
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday...
Atlanta Fed President Discusses Affordability, Inflation at “Fireside Chat”
The Urban Land Institute Housing Opportunity Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, brings together housing professionals in the private and public...
Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Level in Over Two Months
Mortgage rates have officially fallen to the lowest level seen in over two months, but remain hovering not too far...
Mortgage Applications Continue to Fall Through Winter
Mortgage applications continued their fall for the second consecutive week, as mortgage rates remain elevated, hovering just under 7%. According...
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply, Dives Below Recession Indicator
Consumer confidence took a nose dive in February, according to the monthly survey conducted by non-profit The Conference Board, below...
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in February, Except for Republicans
Consumers’ sentiment toward the economy distinctly wavered in February for almost all groups across the board, with some disagreement across...
How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale
While you as the seller’s agent or broker understand all the intricacies and strategies of working a listing, your clients very likely are first-timers, vulnerable to emotions and worrisome opinions precisely because they don’t have prior experience. Read more.
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