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Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect

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Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said the market would still continue to be strong through the end of 2021. Continue reading →

Is the inventory dam about to burst?

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Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42 percent of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking. Continue reading →

Inflation concerns not reflected in latest mortgage rate survey

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A weekly mortgage rate survey from Freddie Mac shows rates continuing to slide, but the snapshot of average rates over a seven-day period doesn’t fully reflect new data that’s pushed rates up this week on renewed worries about inflation. Continue reading →

Fed expects stronger economic recovery to come

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During the most recent Federal Open Markets Committee meeting, the Federal Reserve reiterated its plan to maintain current economic policy until fiscal and economic goals are met. Continue reading →

Central banks scramble to ward off fears of a recession

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Every thought in President Trump’s tweets is mistaken, which markets and businesses understand. They also understand that these tweets have no effect on Fed decisions. However, the erroneous content is worrisome because he does directly control trade a… Continue reading →

The Social Security Fix That Could Help the Poorest Retirees

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Legislation wending its way through Congress and a recent Government Accountability Office report may lead the way to boosting Social Security benefits for America’s poorest retirees. The mechanism: adjusting the formula for Social Security’s annual Co… Continue reading →