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Outside lawyers, WSJ editorial board urge Trump not to fire Powell

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Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, “The Wall Street Journal” warns. Continue reading →

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

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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 →

Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist

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Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage’s market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May. Continue reading →

Yes, it’s a ‘big, beautiful bill’ — for the real estate industry at least

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Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump’s desk Continue reading →

Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?

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Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains. Continue reading →

Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers

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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

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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 →

Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools

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Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines. Continue reading →

Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds

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While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that’s up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in Fannie Mae survey. Continue reading →

How to talk with your clients about the economy: Now Streaming

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Tune in to Inman Access as Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, walks agents through client communication strategies. Continue reading →