Leading Economic Signals Continue to Show ‘Fragile’ Outlook
The economy has seen numerous challenges over the past few months, from a soft but improving labor market to high ...
Tag: Real Estate Economics
Inflation, High Treasury Yields Force Mortgage Rates Upward
Mortgage rates have fluctuated again this week, seeing an increase as inflation rose due to elevated oil, gas and energy ...
Fed Officials Expect Rate Hikes If Inflation Continues
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has caused inflation to increase; energy prices most recently boosted annual ...
Elevated Rates, Inflation Put Downward Pressure on Mortgage Applications This Week
As mortgage rates and inflation remain elevated due to rising oil, gas and energy prices from the Middle Eastern conflict, ...
Buyers Approaching With ‘Cautious Optimism’ as Pending Sales See Modest Improvement
Buyers appear to be continuing to dip their toes in the market at a modest rate, according to the latest ...
Mortgage Rates Inch Down This Week
Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week despite inflation concerns rising after this week’s CPI report. The average mortgage rate ...
‘Operating Under a Cloud’: Economists Update Predictions for Housing After War, Inflation Disruption
We are now five months into 2026—rapidly approaching the halfway point—and so far the year has thrown some definite curveballs ...
Mortgage Applications Increase Despite Rate Hikes
Despite average mortgage rates increasing this past week, potential homebuyers were active in the market, a sign that they may ...
Economists Warn of ‘Inflation Contagion’ as CPI Increases Again in April
Inflation shot up once again in April as energy prices continue to see large jolts both monthly and yearly, according ...
Existing Inventory Continues to Expand as Sales Remain Flat
While home sales may not be booming in spring like many real estate professionals hoped for, according to the latest ...
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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