Inflation Remains Elevated Ahead of Fed’s March Meeting
Inflation remains elevated and consumer spending has tightened as all eyes are on the Fed’s favorite inflation measure ahead of ...
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Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in February, Except for Republicans
Consumers’ sentiment toward the economy distinctly wavered in February for almost all groups across the board, with some disagreement across ...
Homebuilder Confidence Takes Hit; Expectations for Next Six Months Plummet
Builder sentiment took a significant reduction in February, declining by five index points over tariff, building cost and mortgage rate ...
Report Looks at Potential Long-Term Consequences Should Tariffs Materialize
After an aborted launch on Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have ...
Here’s What Moves Mortgage Rates—and Why It’s Not Always the Fed
When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But ...
Tariffs, Likely to Be ‘Inflationary,’ Face Uncertain Future
On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico ...
Housing Starts Popped to End Year, but Builders Face Headwinds in 2025
As the new year sets in, will there be sufficient inventory to make 2025 a strong time for the real ...
Annual Inflation Increases for First Time in Seven Months
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading from the Bureau of Labor Statistics holds eye-catching news: annual inflation is up. ...
Trade Concerns Unwarranted? Chinese Foreign Investment in Real Estate to Remain on Track
Fears over a growing trade war between the U.S. and China have been escalating over the past month, prompted by ...
Investor Clients: 10 Key Questions and Answers That Lead to Closings
For most experienced residential real estate agents, it’s no longer same-old, same-old when it comes to getting clients into homes. Read more.
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