U.S. Economy in ‘Much Better Place Than Anybody Expected,’ but There Are Some Risks
DENVER, Colo.—Doom-and-gloom headlines about the U.S. economy have been everywhere. But compared to the rest of the world, the U.S....
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Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly for the Third Consecutive Month
How are consumers feeling overall, and how does that translate to a real estate sale? The question is multifaceted, but...
Mortgage Rates See Fourth Straight Week of Increases
Mortgage rates are still ticking up, thanks to strong economic data including good jobs reports and stubborn core inflation, economists...
Future-Focused Economic Index Continues Monthly Fall Despite Recent Positives
Despite some better economic signs—such as the latest Consumer Price Index seeing the smallest annual increase since February 2021—non-profit research...
Fannie Mae: Current Economic Footing is Better Than Predicted
The economy is looking stronger than what was previously predicted, due to signs like stronger payroll growth and revisions in...
Consumer Sentiment Shifts From Gains to Slight Decline
A key skill to being a real estate agent is judging a buyer’s mood. So how are consumers feeling on...
Mortgage Rates See Surprising Rise This Week
Mortgage rates reversed course from their consistent decreases as of late, possibly due to a stronger than expected September Jobs...
Inflation Sees Smallest Annual Increase Since February 2021
Inflation continues to spiral downward toward the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2%, pointing to further interest rate cuts in the...
Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since 2021
According to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index (one of the economy’s key inflation gauges), prices increased 2.2%...
Consumer Sentiment Turns Positive as Inflation Slows
With a recent interest rate decrease from the Fed and slowing inflation, consumers' economic hopes saw a significant increase in...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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