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Outside lawyers, WSJ editorial board urge Trump not to fire Powell

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Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, “The Wall Street Journal” warns. Continue reading →

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

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Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report

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Inflation moved away from Fed’s 2 percent target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7 percent from a year ago, up from 2.3 percent in April. Continue reading →

Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped

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Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration’s threats to impose new tariffs in August. Continue reading →

Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment

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Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over tariffs is weighing on consumer confidence. Continue reading →

Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers

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Requests to refinance are up 40 percent from a year ago, but uncertainty “continues to hold homebuyers out of the market,” Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?

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Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains. Continue reading →

Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers

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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 →

What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist

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NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego. Continue reading →

Amid a fairly flat market, May held some nice surprises: Economist

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Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market. Continue reading →