The Upsizing Question: How Does Rate Lock Impact Move-Up Transactions?
The rate lock-in effect has been a concern on the minds of many in real estate over recent years as ...
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Inflation Surges to 3.3% as Middle East Conflict Spikes Energy Prices
As largely expected, inflation has surged this past month. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 0.9% from February to March, ...
While Jobs Rebound in March, Real Estate Economists Advise Caution
In a rebound from February’s downcast numbers, a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 3 showed the ...
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Mount
As largely expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, leaving ...
Women in Real Estate: Insights and Strategies for Succeeding in Today’s Market
Above (L-R): Jackie Louh, Lisa Sturtevant, Bess Freedman, Christina Pappas, Carrie Little, Michele Harrington and DeAnne Golden (upper row). Anam ...
Bright MLS Chief Economist: 2026 Will Be a ‘Transition Year’
The real estate industry is viewing 2026 with hearts full of hope. After a challenging few years since the pandemic, ...
Pending Home Sales Show 9.3% Decrease in December
Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3% year-over-year, according to the National Association ...
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 ...
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 ...
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