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
Mortgage Rates Drop Again, But Many Buyers Can’t Take Advantage
Mortgage rates dropped again this week, but many homebuyers are still unable to find homes they can afford, Realtor.com reports…
What Lower Interest Rates Mean for Housing
The National Association of Home Builders analyzed what is necessary for the housing industry to take advantage of the recent…
Labor Shortages Aggravate Housing Affordability
The National Association of Home Builders reports that the housing industry is still facing severe labor shortages across trades…
The U.S. Metros With the Best Economies
Business Insider analyzed the biggest U.S. cities to find the 15 with the best economies.
Business Insider looked at…
Austin Housing Market on Track to See Record Sales
The housing market for Austin, Texas, and its surrounding area is on track to hit its ninth year of record home sales and prices, National…
Why Aren’t Lower Rates Helping the Housing Market?
Lower mortgage rates haven’t boosted the housing market as expected, which bodes poorly for the Federal Reserve’s recent rate…
Zillow Sees Continued Growth in Home Prices
Zillow reports that the continued growth in U.S. home prices does not rule out the possibility of an economic recession.
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Experts Say the Next Recession Is on Its Way
Exactly half of a recent panel of 100 economists and real estate experts believe the next recession will hit in 2020, according to Zillow…
Existing-Home Sales Fall in June, Puzzling Economists
Sales of existing homes fell a seasonally-adjusted 1.7% in June, Realtor.com reports.
Existing-home sales fell 1.7%…
June Market Report: Prices Rise, Supply Flattens
Redfin reports that for-sale home prices rose 3.4% year-over-year in June, while inventory stayed flat and home sales decreased…
