Growing Financial Anxiety Could Hamper Housing Market Recovery: Bright MLS
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing ...
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Inflation Lower Than Expected After Months of Inching Up
The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back ...
November Jobs Report Reveals Highest Unemployment Rate Since Sept. 2021
The labor market continued to see growth in November, although with little net change since April, and the unemployment rate ...
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 ...
Pending Sales Inch Up in October Despite Uncertainty
As we get closer to a new year, the real estate market shows new signs of incremental pick-up. According to ...
Pending Home Sales Show No Change in September
Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year-over-year, according to the National ...
Home Price Gains Slacked in August; Slowest Appreciation Rate Since 2023
While home prices are inching up, the rate of increase is slowing, per the latest findings from the S&P Cotality ...
Government Shutdown Sparks ‘Dramatic Pullback’ in Regional Housing Market
As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to ...
Bright MLS Chief Economist Analyzes Broader Implications of Federal Actions on Today’s Housing Market
Above: Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Photo by AJ Canaria. While all eyes might be on America’s favorite celebrity ...
New Construction Cools as Housing Starts Slow to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. ...
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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