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U.S. Home Sales Remain Weak
The U.S. housing market is facing its most challenging year in nearly three decades. Sales of existing homes in 2024 are projected to be the lowest since 1995, marking the second consecutive year of sluggish activity.
24 Oct 2024
The Federal Reserve's Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates on Wednesday, a move that will gradually ripple through the economy over time.
16 Sept 2024
Mortgages Are Easing
Over the past two years, a major factor that had been driving mortgage rates upwards is now contributing to their decrease.
18 Jan 2024
U.S. Home Sales Fell 7.7%
As a result of high mortgage rates and home prices, which drove many potential buyers out of the market, existing-home sales in the United States fell for a record 10th consecutive month in November.
04 Jan 2023
Home Sellers Are Getting Scarce
As the housing market cools, more homeowners are delaying their sales, causing the biggest drop in active property listings in more than two years. Due in part to a slowdown in homebuyer demand brought on by higher mortgage rates, homeowners are choosing to stay put.
23 Sept 2022
Stocks Crash And Mortgage Rates Hit 5.8%
No one knows the extent to which higher rates could cool inflation and some investors are concerned that if the Fed raises rates too quickly or by too much, the economy may enter a recession.
21 Jun 2022
