Leading Economic Indicators Fall Further, but Headwinds Have ‘Moderated’
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where...
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Existing-Home Sales Rise in February; Outlook Positive for Year Ahead
After a slightly disappointing start to 2025, existing-home sales data reversed in February, seeing a rise in line with what...
Mortgage Rates Remain Steady
Mortgage rates remained steady this week, in a holding pattern in the mid-sixes now for several weeks. The latest Primary...
THE PLAYBOOK: How to Refocus Buyers Who Insist on Having It All
Editor’s Note: The Playbook is a monthly RISMedia segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they...
Awaiting Potential Tariffs Effect, Fed Chooses Not to Make Rate Change
As had been widely speculated, the Fed on March 19 decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50%,...
Personal Buying and Selling: How Should REALTORS® Approach Real Estate Investing?
While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the...
Mortgage Applications Down but Overall See 6-Week High
While mortgage applications were down this past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) pointed to steadier mortgage rates and increased...
What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for the National Flood Insurance Program
With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a...
Minority Homeownership Sees Improvements, but Still Lags Behind
Minority homeownership rates remain challenged compared to that of white Americans, but some of the gaps are seeing a decrease,...
Housing Starts Up 11.2% in February; Builders Concerned About Tariffs
Correction: An earlier version of this article originally published on March 18 reported incorrect data. The article has been updated...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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