Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast, but Down Year-Over-Year
Consumers appear to be feeling more hopeful as summer begins and tariffs remain relatively low impact at the moment, according ...
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Fed Chair Pressed on Housing Crisis Amid Political Pressure to Cut Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced intense congressional scrutiny this week over the housing market and his approach to interest ...
Mortgage Rates Decline, Continue to Hold in Steady Territory
As rates dip a bit more this week, economists point to a several-months-long stretch of little fluctuation and a short-term ...
Refinancing Drives Mortgage Application Increase This Week
Amid Middle East and continuing economic uncertainty and mortgage rates edging higher, mortgage applications still saw an increase this week, ...
Consumer Confidence Retreats in June, Erasing Some Recent Gains
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next ...
Mortgage Rates Move Lower
Economists say that while pockets of economic uncertainty persist, consumer confidence has rebounded from its spring dip; steady mortgage rates ...
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in June Meeting
At the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 18, the Federal Reserve board of governors once more ...
A Dip After a Surge for Mortgage Applications This Week
The roller-coaster effect on home purchase applications continued this week, which saw a slight dip after a big surge the ...
Consumers Warming up as Sentiment Improves for First Time in 6 Months
Consumers may finally be warming up to the economy again, and just in time for summer, according to the latest ...
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat This Week
Economists point to some positive signs for housing this week, encouraged by ongoing rate stability, growing inventory in some markets ...
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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