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
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
An Aging Housing Stock Provides Opportunities For Home Flippers
A recent report from Attom Data indicates that Americans are staying in their homes longer and delaying home improvement projects.…
New Construction Causes Manhattan Rents To Fall
Rent prices fell in February for apartments of all sizes in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Even studio rents dropped 2.6…
HUD Budget Cuts Could Worsen Housing Shortages
A $6 billion cut to the Department of Housing and Urban Development budget would lessen the federal government’s role in the housing…
Steady Job Growth Could Push The Fed To Raise Interest Rates
The nation is nearing full employment, but a rate hike could still hurt many workers
Metros Where Economic Diversity Is Improving—And Worsening
Phoenix, San Diego, and Cape Coral, Fla., are among the places where more homes can be found at a range of price points
Tennessee And Texas Have The Best Cities For An Early Retirement
Based on cost of living, quality of life, and job opportunities, Knoxville, Tenn., is the place to be for people who are looking to hang…
Weighing Childcare Costs In Cities And Suburbs
In some metro areas, housing and childcare costs are cheaper in the suburbs than in the city. In other places, the opposite is true.…
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Lower House Prices This Year
While the housing market has withstood the jump in mortgage rates so far in 2017, housing analysts say that the effects will be felt…
States With The Best Higher Education
Attending college in Virginia just makes good sense. The state boasts a stellar 15-to-1 student-faculty ratio and a 70 percent…
Cities With The Best And Worst Credit Scores
Tech workers in Silicon Valley make a lot of money and know how to take care of it.
WalletHub ranked…
