Brokers Hoping ‘Good News’ in 2026 Sparks Buyer Breakthrough
Another year is almost in the books, and with it, a cavalcade of economists and experts seeking to peer into...
Economy
Realtor.com Projects ‘Turning Point’ for Market in 2026, Falling Short of Rebound
It has been hard to predict the housing market in recent years. From the fastest ever tightening of interest rates...
Slow Price Growth and Mortgage-Rate Drops Forecast for 2026 Housing Market
This year is on track to end with a slower than average housing market, but will 2026 kick real estate...
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...
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...
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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