Inflation Picks up at End of 2025, Higher Than Expectations
Economic data appears to be affirming that an interest rate is not coming for a few months as the Federal ...
Tag: Real Estate Economics
Mortgage Rates Drop Again, Hitting Lowest Level Since September 2022
As inventory challenges persist in some markets and have improved in others, economists generally point to a Spring market with ...
Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026
At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The ...
Refinance Demand Buoys Mortgage Applications Uptick
Steady rates remaining in the low 6% range continue fueling refinance demand, rising the tide for a small increase this ...
Inflation Hits New Lows as 2026 Outlook Brightens
January appears to be looking up in terms of inflation as the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
Weeks of Steady Mortgage Rates Boosting Buyer Confidence
On the heels of a dismal January existing home sales report, mortgage rates holding steady around 6% for weeks brings ...
MBA: Affordability Challenges Driving Rise in Government-Backed Loan Activity
Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, ...
Jobs Report Sees ‘Modest’ Improvement, With 2026 Rate Cuts in Flux
On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the ...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Hold Steady Around 6%
Housing market watchers say improving home affordability and inventory levels are short-term positives for home shoppers, but caution that the ...
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Addresses Gap Between Economic Performance and Sentiment
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Both Fed ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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