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
No One Told Housing Stocks a Recession Is Coming
If the U.S. economy is headed toward a recession and an end to the current bull market in the near future, it will be doing so,…
The Next Threat to Stability of the Financial System Could Be Wet
Mortgage providers may be hiding the risk related to lending in areas that are prone to flooding by moving vulnerable mortgages out of the private…
Where Is the Most Job and Wage Growth Occurring?
Glassdoor reports on the top U.S. cities for job and pay growth.
The top three cities for job growth are Boston (up 8.4%…
10 Cities Experiencing the Highest Rent Increases in 2019
Apartment Guide recently studied rents across the country to check out where the highest increases are and by how much year-to-year. The…
Americans Want to Buy, But Uncertainty Prevails
Yet another survey finds it’s not current market conditions but future expectations that have consumers holding off on buying a house.
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10 Cities Unlikely to See a Housing Crash When the Next Recession Happens
When the next recession occurs, some metro areas, such as Buffalo and Hartford, will have lower risks than others of a housing downturn.
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13 Great Places in America According to Urban Planners
The urban planners at American Planning Association released its annual list of Great Places in America.
This year they chose 13 urban…
Consumer Confidence Falls to 3-Month Low
The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, slipped 9.1 points from 134.2 in August to 125.1 in September, as households…
Home Values May Be Turning: Case Shiller
Whether the late summer real estate market favored buyers or sellers may be leaning toward the sellers (at least until September figures are…
Opinion
Talk About a Recession
If you’re worried that we are talking ourselves into a recession, I urge you to step back and consider history
