Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?
The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
Tesla Releases Prices For New Solar Roof Product
The first two styles of Tesla’s solar roof product, "black glass smooth" and "textured" glass tiles, will be priced at about $21.85 per…
The Best Homes Available For $250,000
Included are a bungalow in Houston, a stone mansion in Kansas City, Mo., and a brick ranch in Charleston, S.C.
The Best Job And Housing Markets For College Grads
Seattle and Dayton, Ohio, don’t have much in common, but they are both good destinations for upcoming college graduates.
…Homebuyers Need To Be Aggressive In Hot Seattle Market
Landing a house in Seattle might require a hint of recklessness.
CNN Money reports that tight…
12 Places Where It’s Getting Tougher To Buy A Home
The secret is out about Jacksonville. The Florida city boasted opportunity and affordability, and was frequently suggested as one of the…
Difficulties In Obtaining Affordable Housing Help To Drive Economic Inequality
Renting has plenty of downsides, including fluctuating rents and general instability, but one of the biggest obstacles is that it is…
Homeowners Are Overestimating Their Home Values
Homeowners are favorable to their properties, but appraisers are a little more level-headed.
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U.S. Government Delays Dodd-Frank Reform
Reuters reports that the review of the Dodd-Frank, a financial reform law passed in 2010, will not be completed by June…
Uptick in Jobs and Wages Unlikely to Impact Housing Market
Wages have increased 2.5 percent nationally since last year. Unfortunately for prospective buyers, house prices have risen 8 percent…
Most Americans Still Say It’s A Good Time To Buy A Home
House shoppers aren’t turned off by rising home prices and mortgage rates
