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The shift has begun — but rate hikes won’t be housing’s Achilles’ heel

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Experts expect home sales and price growth to slow down, but they don’t think rising rates will knock everyone out of the market. Continue reading →

Lower mortgage rates fail to rekindle homebuyer interest

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As mortgage rates continued to retreat from 2022 highs set during the first week in May, demand for purchase loans was essentially flat last week. Continue reading →

New home sales hit 2-year low, falling well short of expectations

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New home sales took a hit for the fourth-straight month in April as buyers grappled with the new reality of rising home prices and mortgage rates in excess of 5 percent, according to Census Bureau data. Continue reading →

Stop Googling ‘bubble’: Here’s why the news may be more positive than you think

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Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions, and the news may be better than most people expect. Continue reading →

Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022

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There’s a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices, but Realtor.com says that’s just not so — here’s a list of affordable beach towns for homebuyers to explore. Continue reading →

Buying a home? 8 popular cities that are still surprisingly affordable

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As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates, affordable, popular destinations can still be found — largely in Florida and Texas, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Google searches for ‘housing bubble’ have been spiking since March

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Google Trends experienced a spike in searches for the term “housing bubble” earlier this spring, and it hasn’t fully returned to normal levels, hinting that the topic is at least on a lot of minds. Continue reading →

9 resources that’ll make you look smarter about the economy

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Want to get a better grip on the big picture elements that affect your business and personal finances? Here are nine ways to easily stay informed every day. Continue reading →

Skyrocketing home prices diminish rental returns: Report

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The report found that three-quarters of counties where median home prices exceeded $250,000 saw declines in rental yields. Continue reading →