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 ...
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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 ...
Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying…and Ones to Avoid
“The smartest kitchen is not the one with the most gadgets,” says one expert on kitchens. “It is the one where every product has a job, every surface is easy to use and the person cooking does not feel surrounded by things that are in the way.” Read more.
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