Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is Optimistic About the Economy, Unsure of Third Rate Cut This Year
“Will the Fed cut interest rates?” That’s a question on everyone’s mind whenever Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks publicly—including ...
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Ask the Newsmakers: Ending the Year on a High Note
Above (left to right): Stephanie Anton, Shirene Hazel, Liz Nunan and Bill Pankonin. With just a few weeks left in ...
Annual Inflation Increases for First Time in Seven Months
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading from the Bureau of Labor Statistics holds eye-catching news: annual inflation is up. ...
Key Inflation Rate Hits 2.1% in September, Closing in on Fed Target
Inflation rose slightly in September, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released October 31. The Personal Consumption ...
Lender Data Shows Refinance Offers Have Increased 42% Nationwide Over the Last Year
Remember the days of 3% mortgage rates? As a relieved nation emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, along with ...
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 ...
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 ...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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