Mortgage Application Activity Fluctuates as Holiday Season Kicks Off
Home purchase application activity fluctuated over the Thanksgiving holiday period, both increasing and decreasing over the past few weeks. This ...
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Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply in November
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next ...
Mortgage Rates Remain Steady
Mortgage rates continued to see little movement again this week, a recent pattern that economists say is a positive for ...
Upbeat Jobs Report for September; Unemployment Edges Higher
In a delayed report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Nov. 20, U.S. employers added ...
Mortgage Applications Take a Break as Rates Hit 4-Week High
After a period of relatively steady activity, home purchase applications fell back this week as mortgage rates reached recent multi-week ...
Fed Governor Chris Waller Endorses Rate Cut at Next Fed Meeting
At the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting Dec. 9-10, the final one of 2025, the voting committee will ...
NAR Chief Economist: ‘The Light Is Flashing at the End of the Tunnel’
Buoyed by the reopening of the government on Thursday, a bit of optimism was in the air at NAR NXT, ...
Mortgage Rates See Little Movement This Week
Mortgage rates saw little movement this week, reflecting a overall market pause related to the government shutdown these past weeks ...
Fed Governor Reiterates Views on Current ‘Restrictive’ Monetary Policy
Since taking office on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in September, Stephen Miran has pushed for a looser monetary ...
Conventional, FHA, VA Loan Applications Increase Despite Rate Uptick
Applications for home purchases hit their fastest pace since September this week, despite a recent uptick in mortgage rates. Borrowers ...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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