Mortgage Rates Improve Again, Pointing to More Affordable 2026
Mortgage rates improved for the second straight week according to new Freddie Mac data, showing a continued lean toward a...
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Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply in November
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next...
Fed Governor Chris Waller Endorses Rate Cut at Next Fed Meeting
At the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting Dec. 9-10, the final one of 2025, the voting committee will...
Fed Governor Reiterates Views on Current ‘Restrictive’ Monetary Policy
Since taking office on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in September, Stephen Miran has pushed for a looser monetary...
Fed Governor Says Tariffs Are ‘Propping Up’ Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pointed to tariffs as the cause of a recent rise in inflation data during a...
Consumer Confidence Results Mixed in Face of Government Shutdown
Consumer reports of economic confidence are mixed in October as the government shutdown and other economic challenges persist. The latest...
Mortgage Mix: loanDepot Sues West Capital Lending Over Trade Secrets and Contracts
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...
Fed Cut Still Likely Despite Inflation Uptick
Uncertainty is in the air as the government shutdown persists, with many on edge waiting for the Federal Reserve’s next...
Fed Chair Again Emphasizes No ‘Risk-Free Path’ as Rate Cut Seems More Certain
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the length of the government shutdown and its ongoing effects, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell yesterday...
Fed Governor Calls for Cautionary Policy Changes Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr warned Thursday that the central bank’s battle against inflation is far from over, with...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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