Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict

After a week in which the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell below 6 percent for the first time in more than three years, rates reversed, hitting 6.15 percent on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict. 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

So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?

Economists typically keep their eyes out for three key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here’s what they are. Continue reading

Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying real estate over 2 acres

On May 8, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 264. The new law restricts real estate purchases in the state by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria. Continue reading