Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announces 90-day pause on country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” with the exception of 125 percent duties on Chinese goods. Continue reading
As Trump’s tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors. Continue reading
Now is a great time to cut expenses where you can and put the savings into financial instruments that will take care of you down the road, trainer Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading
Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall. Continue reading
Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading
Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes. Continue reading
The Fed doesn’t have direct control over mortgage rates, but they’ve been coming down as investors are increasingly convinced that policymakers will be cutting rates at their three remaining meetings this year. Continue reading
Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5 percent this year — to just 4.78 million — before surging to 5.19 million in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists. Continue reading
Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction. Continue reading
Jobs reports trigger recession fears, sending rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages plunging to new 2024 lows as investors rotate out of stocks and into bonds. Continue reading