Mortgage Mix: FHFA Nominee Bill Pulte Discusses GSEs, Possible Cuts at Confirmation Hearing
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Atlanta Fed President Discusses Affordability, Inflation at “Fireside Chat”
The Urban Land Institute Housing Opportunity Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, brings together housing professionals in the private and public...
Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Level in Over Two Months
Mortgage rates have officially fallen to the lowest level seen in over two months, but remain hovering not too far...
Mortgage Applications Continue to Fall Through Winter
Mortgage applications continued their fall for the second consecutive week, as mortgage rates remain elevated, hovering just under 7%. According...
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply, Dives Below Recession Indicator
Consumer confidence took a nose dive in February, according to the monthly survey conducted by non-profit The Conference Board, below...
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in February, Except for Republicans
Consumers’ sentiment toward the economy distinctly wavered in February for almost all groups across the board, with some disagreement across...
Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly, Remain Just Under 7%
Mortgage rates continued their downward trend, as the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from 6.87% last week to 6.85% this...
Slight Decline in Forward-Looking Economic Indicators, Index Shows
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S., which provides an early indication of significant turning points in...
Fed Chair Testimony Part II: Independence, Inflation and International Banking Regulations
Appearing before The Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force—established by the House Financial Services Committee in...
Inflation Continues to Rise; All Eyes on the Fed’s Next Decision
Inflation continues to rise for the fourth consecutive month, continuing a reversal from its decline throughout most of 2024. The...
4 Ways to Tap the Often-Overlooked Senior Housing Market
When a person hits 80, the idea of downsizing and moving, either across town or across the country to be near children, can become less of a choice and more of a necessity. Read more.
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