The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market. Continue reading
With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading
A recession doesn’t have to wreck your business bottom line, coach Darryl Davis writes, but ignoring the warning signs can set you up for financial disaster. Continue reading
Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth. Continue reading
Slowing economy could also help bring mortgage rates down to Earth more rapidly, with the latest forecast predicting rates will drop to 6.2 percent by the end of this year and to 6 percent next year. Continue reading
Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected Continue reading
The smartest agents aren’t just selling homes anymore, branding and marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes. They’re building scalable income ecosystems that grow with them. Continue reading
In this Tool Kit, trainer Rachael Hite explores what it means to be single and a single parent trying to make things work via a commission-based income. Continue reading
Economic uncertainty, rate volatility and mounting worries about the labor market are reducing the pool of potential buyers, putting a damper on the spring homebuying season. Continue reading
Experts surveyed by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to grow by 3.4 percent in 2025. Median list prices in 69 markets were down by 10 percent or more from a year ago in March. Continue reading