A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes

For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel’s latest survey of 3,000 working adults found. Continue reading

A tale of 2 housing markets as price declines spread to the West

Prices are holding up in the Northeast and Midwest, but are down from a year ago in more than 70 percent of Western markets and 40 percent of Southern markets. Continue reading

Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?

A new survey of thousands of U.S. consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests that many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse. Continue reading

It’s a higher-for-longer world, and we’re just living in it: Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down. Continue reading

It’s a higher-for-longer world, and we’re just living in it: Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down. Continue reading

It’s a higher-for-longer world, and we’re just living in it: Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down. Continue reading

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment. Continue reading

Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment

Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over tariffs is weighing on consumer confidence. Continue reading

Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers

Two closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the U.S. is headed for the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation. Continue reading

What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist

NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego. Continue reading